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International schools in Kazakhstan swap Haileybury for major rival
From August 2027, two Haileybury-branded schools in Kazakhstan will switch to the Wellington brand – a move that may be due to increased competition in the country
Haileybury Astana
Half of primary pupils now taught in academies
The DfE has published its latest census figures on schools and pupil characteristics. Here are some of the key trends
Rapid growth of academies revealed by new data
Health and safety ‘ticking time bomb’ faced by Scottish teachers
Levels of violence seen in schools in 2026 were unacceptable only a few years ago, say members of Scotland’s biggest teaching union
Health and safety ‘ticking time bomb’ faced by Scottish teachers
‘Maximising value’ has to mean something different
The government’s drive to save money is all well and good, but it can’t mean a lack of investment or expecting schools to continue doing more with less, says Chris Zarraga from Schools North East
Money on books
SEND: the mental health shift in policy plans is worrying
Moving mental health from SEND frameworks to something more ‘clinically defined and externally determined’ could have real consequences, warns Thomas Keaney
Girl anxious at back of class
Why working in SEND made me reluctant to diagnose my son
A decade of working in alternative provision led this teacher to question the usefulness of labels and the benefits of having his autistic son diagnosed
Scissors cutting off label
DfE urged to delay ‘devastating’ PE premium axing
‘Irresponsible’ scrapping of direct payments has come too late for next year’s budget planning, say leaders
Leaders urge DfE to delay PE premium replacement
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Tech-driven cheating demands ‘really fast’ action, says exams chief
High-tech devices such as smart watches pose a challenge that must not be underestimated, warns Ofqual chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham
Smart watch on child's hand