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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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By politics.co.uk staff Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has quashed speculation about a possible leadership bid, telling Newsnight there is “not one iota of truth” in the claims. “I’m proud to be Gordon’s loyal deputy and that’s exactly what I am,” she added. The prime minister did his bit to pour cold water on the… Read more »
By Laura Miller Primary school children in England are being failed by a national curriculum that focuses too much on core subjects like maths and English, according to a report released today. Over-testing had also caused a breakdown in a “deficient” education that “needlessly compromised” children’s right to a broad learning experience, the report by… Read more »
