Janet Downs: Conditions are right for a “perfect storm” says Assistant Director of Children’s Services
Schools face “unprecedented pressure” because of the Government’s policies, says a report by the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS). Heads and teachers are “becoming increasingly alienated” at a time when the Government expects them to deliver higher standards. The factors contributing to what one Assistant Director of Children’s Services in a large county authority described as a “perfect ... read more and comment →
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Latest comment by Tim Bidie: "Janet - May I refer you to my referenced replies above. The NAO report I reference above clearly states that the achievements of disadvantaged pupils in academies did improve: 'The performance of academy pupils from more challenging circumstances (those who are registered ......"
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