AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTeacher exodus in Scotland: New research says teachers are quitting Scots schools in record numbers, with many describing untenable workloads and poor pupil behaviour despite wanting to stay. SEND pressure in England: Families are rushing for EHCPs as the share of pupils with plans is expected to double to around 1 in 10, raising fears about funding and specialist support. Inclusion spotlight: Education minister Georgia Gould highlights Thomas Lord Audley as a “best practice” model for mainstream SEND support, including early family engagement and tailored plans. Ofsted and school leadership: Fettes College in Edinburgh appoints Belfast head Richard Girvan as its new principal, while other schools report new headteacher changes and inspection outcomes. Prison education plea: The Prisoners’ Education Trust warns that plans to convert laundry rooms into cells will further cut access to education and training. Higher education and jobs: A report on UK access-to-university routes celebrates Warrington & Vale Royal College’s adult progression success, with students moving into degrees. University security and policy: UK schools face a new legal obligation around mobile phones, with enforcement guidance in circulation. Journalism loss: Tributes follow the death of BBC Northern Ireland political correspondent Stephen Walker, remembered for investigative reporting and books.
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