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News briefing: 14-18 August 2017
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Friday 18 August 2017 8:00 AM
School types: All · School phases: All
In the news this week: education campaigners claim that left-handed pupils are being ‘penalised’, researchers suggest that primary headteachers are 'less likely' to want to create large multi-academy trusts, and data from Childline has shown a rise in students looking for results stress support.
Contents
- 1 Need-to-know updates
- 2 News round-up
- 3 Key dates for school governors
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Inspection
4 resources on Ofsted preparation
Build knowledge and gain confidence about the process:
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