Movers and shakers: Palladian, Teach First, Concordia
This week’s movers and shakers include a Countdown contestant and a soon-to-be academy chief executive who plays more than 20 instruments.
Councils’ bids to overturn special school cancellations rejected
Six councils’ pleas to ministers to overturn the cancellations of government-funded special free school projects have been rejected.
Council SEND reform plans could dodge public scrutiny
Crucial council plans detailing SEND services reform could be submitted to government without public scrutiny, with school leaders warning of a “lack of meaningful engagement”.
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