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The first wave of 24 free schools, which opened in 2011, have now all been inspected under the new Ofsted framework. Of the 24, 18 were rated either good or outstanding (75%), 5 require improvement and 1 was rated inadequate. The breakdown in categories is roughly in line with other state schools.
Critics have commented that statistics from such a small number cannot carry much weight, yet for new schools which have only been open for two years the results are encouraging.
The next wave of 55 free schools, which opened in September 2012, will all have to be inspected by September 2014. There are also another 200 planning to open in September 2013 and beyond. No doubt many will be watching closely to see whether a larger sample of free schools will fare as well and how they will compare to other state schools. With free schools often facing stern opposition both nationally and in their locality, the government will be keen to do everything possible to see them succeed.
The recent case of R (on the application of A Parent) v Governing Body of XYZ School [2022] EWHC 1146 (Admin) provides some welcome and reassuring guidance to governing boards on the exclusion reconsideration process.
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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.
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.
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