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Ofsted purges 40% of inspectors
Ofsted is ditching 40 per cent of its contracted inspectors after assessing them as not good enough to judge schools reliably, TES can reveal….
Music Education and the Multiplier Effect
The value of incorporating music into a child’s education cannot be understated. There is a heap of incontestable research showing that an…
Majority of school leaders would risk lower Ofsted ratings by not offering EBacc to all pupils
A survey of school leaders and teachers has shown they would not make the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) compulsory for all pupils and…
Nicky Morgan Speech: Preparing children for a successful future through the Ebacc
Education Minister Nicky Morgan discusses changes to the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) at King Solomon Academy, London. Thank you so much for the…
Academic subjects alone won’t ‘set every child up for life’ – John Newbigin
It’s no surprise that Nicky Morgan is in favour of the English baccalaureate (EBacc). But what is genuinely puzzling is her assertion that “evidence…
Music tourists give £3bn boost to UK economy
Foreign music fans visiting the UK for gigs and festivals boosted the economy by £3.1bn in 2014, a report says. The report…
Reports reveals that music tourism generated £280 million & 2081 jobs for Scotland last year
Wish You Were Here 2015 – A new report has revealed the vast contribution of music tourism to the local economy within…
Seven questions inspectors will ask schools under Ofsted’s new regime
Sir Michael Wilshaw, Ofsted’s chief inspector, today set out the biggest changes to education inspection in this country in more than 20…
UCAS report finds that conservatoire application process benefits the privileged
A report into the success rates of applicants to the UK’s Conservatoires finds persisting levels of inequality, with those from wealthier backgrounds…
