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Dawn-till-dusk schools are raising pupil attainment
Extended schools ‘need better monitoring’

The way progress of the government’s extended schools programme is assessed needs improving, education watchdog Ofsted says. Its largely positive report on children’s centres and extended schools says these organisations are making a “positive contribution” to the lives of children and their families. The report found most schools now offer out-of-school activities like homework clubs,… Read more »

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Information Commissioner orders MPs to publish expenses
MPs ordered to disclose full expenses

MPs could be forced to release a more detailed breakdown of their expenses after a ruling by the information commissioner. Richard Thomas has said six MPs including the prime minister must publish full details of their expenses, including individual journeys taken, the amount spent on staffing and full information on any “incidental expenses”. The ruling,… Read more »