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Government to amend the schools bill to clarify proposals for academy pay. The amendment will make it clear that academies will have to follow the salary ‘floor’, but will only need to show ‘due regard’ to other pay and conditions rules. [Schools Week]
Find out what’s in the Children’s Wellbeing and School’s Bill with our handy summary.
Ed tech ‘fundamental’ to children’s learning: Bridget Phillipson’s plans for technology use in schools revealed. Teacher training on assistive technology, plans to use AI safely to ‘set teachers free’ and new attendance data summaries all featured in her speech this week. [Schools Week]
The DfE plans for all new teachers to be trained on how to use assistive technology to improve accessibility for pupils with SEND. Find out how to review your accessibility plan here.
Children’s laureate to lead campaign to tackle ‘recession in children’s happiness’ with reading for pleasure. Frank Cottrell-Boyce warns that while children fare well in reading exams, the decline in reading for pleasure is having a negative impact on their happiness. [BBC News]
Find out how to review your English, literacy and reading policies and make sure reading for pleasure is considered.
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