AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCurriculum Reform: England’s secondary schools are set to stop teaching GCSE content before Year 10. Education Secretary Lucy Powell warns that starting earlier risks turning Years 7 to 9 into “early exam factories”. Opportunity Gap: A new phase of an inquiry into outcomes for white working-class children will work with education organisations to put recommendations into practice, after finding pupils eligible for free school meals face some of England’s weakest outcomes. School Places: Falling birth rates are forcing schools to plan for fewer pupils and tighter budgets. A Leeds primary expects to become one-form entry by 2029 after merging with a neighbouring school. Tackling Absence: A Leeds pilot will support Year 8 pupils at risk of missing lessons, aiming to prevent young people falling out of education and work. Almost one million 16-to-24-year-olds are classed as not in education, employment or training. Additional Needs: Schools and councils in Wales are to receive an extra £60m for additional learning needs. College Skills: Heart of Worcestershire College has opened a training restaurant, giving hospitality students experience serving paying customers.
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