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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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David Cameron has demanded talks with senior civil servants to prepare for a possible change of power. The Tory leader has written to Gordon Brown requesting his frontbench be allowed to meet with civil servants to set out their priorities in government. Opposition leaders normally hold talks with senior civil servants ahead of an election… Read more »
State schools have been warned they must make uniforms affordable to all parents or risk penalties. The government wants all schools to enforce a uniform, but said these should not be offered by official sole-suppliers, after concerns were raised schools were using expensive uniforms to price out pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. New guidance issued to… Read more »
