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News briefing: 1-5 May 2017
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Friday 5 May 2017 8:00 AM
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In the news this week: a survey by The Key suggests mental health issues among pupils increase around exam time, the prime minister is coming under pressure from MPs in her party to re-think plans for the national funding formula, and a report calls for school performance tables to be reformed.
Contents
- 1 News round-up
- 2 Key dates for governors
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Inspection
4 resources on Ofsted preparation
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