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Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a…
Faith schools have to follow the national curriculum, but they can choose…
Free schools are funded by the government but are not run by the local…
Academies receive funding directly from the government and are run by an…
City technology colleges and ‘ the city college for the technology of the…
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Every school to be set an individual minimum target to improve attendance and set up every child to achieve and thrive.
How to request and manage school-led initial teacher training (ITT) places for School Direct.
Get support with teacher training and professional development from school-led centres of excellence.
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