It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
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Some schools are already showing the effects of the current financial downturn, a new survey claims. The report published by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) today looked at over 2,000 staff working in independent schools around the UK and found that a fifth reported fewer pupils than last year. Fifty-four per cent of… Read more »
Children’s secretary Ed Balls will today face questions over the failings of social services at Haringey council. The case, which led to the death of 17-month-old Baby P last year, gained national media attention last week after the boyfriend of the baby’s mother and their lodger were found guilty of “causing or allowing” the infant’s… Read more »
