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Calls to expand free school meals to address child food insecurity

The Children’s Right2Food Campaign is calling on the government to address child food insecurity, recommending that free school meals are expanded and the rate per child is increased.....read more

Dame Christine Ryan appointed next Ofsted chair

Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson has announced the appointment of Dame Christine Ryan as next chair of Ofsted.....read more

Wales' back to school plans for September published

The Welsh Government has confirmed that schools will return to full capacity, with only limited social distancing within contact groups.....read more

Exam dates for autumn 2020 series announced

The Joint Council for Qualifications has confirmed that there will be a full series of GCE A, AS and GCSE exams in all subjects available in autumn 2020....read more

Ofsted and CQC to improve SEND systems in local areas

Ofsted and CQC will work with local areas to understand the experiences of children and young people with SEND and their families during the pandemic, and to support local areas to prioritise and meet their needs.....read more

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Plant-based meals on the menu

Public authorities have to ensure that vegan provisions are readily available, in order to prevent direct or indirect acts of discrimination. But aside from this, there are many benefits to providing plant-based options for everyone at school, writes Sabrina Ahmed from the Vegan Society.....read more

Building a strong central team

Central services are the backbone of any successful MAT, yet creating cohesion between two or more teams doesn’t happen overnight. You have to listen to staff, develop their skills and empower them to make decisions, says Jo Wright, CFO at 5 Dimensions Trust in Milton Keynes.....read more