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NEWS

Inquiry into free school meal voucher scheme launched by NAO

The NAO's investigation will set out the facts about the free school meals voucher scheme, covering the scheme’s performance, forecast and actual costs.....read more

Selective schools advised to delay admission tests

The Department for Education is strongly advising that tests for grammar and partially selective schools are moved back into late October, or November if possible.....read more

£50m for more teachers and support staff in Scotland

£50 million from the Scottish Government will go towards the recruitment of approximately 850 extra teachers and around 200 additional support staff.....read more

Government needs to ensure schools remain open

A return to school in September and keeping schools open after that should be prioritised by the government as it manages the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by DELVE.....read more

Twenty colleges to share College Collaboration Fund

Twenty colleges have been successful in applying for the College Collaboration Fund and will receive a total of £5.4 million between them.....read more

FEATURES

Getting school building projects back on track

Children need to be in the best possible learning environment as they make up for lost learning caused by school closures. MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis considers how modern methods of construction can assist in helping school building projects get back on track.....read more

Recovering lost income after prolonged closure

With many schools having lost income due to coronavirus restrictions, Linda Unternahrer from The Key outlines what you can do now to raise money, and what to consider for the long term to increase your budget.....read more

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