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News briefing: 27 February - 3 March 2017
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Friday 3 March 2017 6:00 AM
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In the news this week: the DfE plans to make PSHE education compulsory in all schools, concerns have been raised about how schools are dealing with asbestos, and a report warns that schools are facing their first real-terms funding cut in decades.
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- 1 News round-up
- 2 Key dates for governors
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