The government will spend £105 million opening 15 new special free schools, the chancellor announced at the budget, which included no other investment for the sector.
Jeremy Hunt’s budget was heavy on tax cuts but light on public spending, with no further revenue funding to help schools deal with rising pressures.
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Sharp increase in pupils suspended or excluded from schools in England
Teachers struggling with disruptive and violent behaviour as record 787,000 pupils suspended in 2022-23 Read the full article in the Guardian here.
Family legal aid data prompts fresh mediation warning
Newly released family legal aid data has prompted a fresh reminder of new rules that could see judges impose costs orders on parties unwilling to
Family Law Community responds to Labour Victory in the General Election
A range of bodies from the Family Law and wider Family Policy area have responded to Labour’s victory in the General Election. Read the full