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Barnardo’s has reported that fair-banding and independent admission authorities are necessary to avoid social segregation in the school admissions process.
Fair-banding involves pupils taking a standard test, after which they are divided into 5 bands. Schools then admit pupils in equal proportions from each ability band. Barnardo’s also recommend that decisions on admissions should be made by a body independent of the school.
Michael Gove acknowledges that the schools admission system is unsatisfactory. However, a move towards independent admissions authorities may come as a blow to new academies who, as part of their promised autonomy, currently make their own admissions decisions.
With 19 HR experts now supporting over 500 schools and trusts across the country, in this edition of 60 seconds we sit down with Emma Hughes, who leads the team, to discuss what this significant milestone means to her.
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In order to reduce the risk of potential breaches, schools should follow this Health and Safety Executive guidance.
A ResPublica report highlighted that asbestos continues to be the UK’s number one occupational killer, with nurses and teachers 3 to 5 times more likely to develop mesothelioma than the general UK population. The House of Commons Work & Pensions Select Committee is investigating how the HSE manages the continued presence of asbestos in buildings.
Mark Blois, Browne Jacobson’s national Head of Education, is marking a notable anniversary, an incredible 25 years as an education lawyer.
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