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Covid and Childcare: The role of Local Authorities
A semi-structured telephone interview was undertaken with 122 Local Authority (LA) Early Years Leads between February and April 2021 as part of a wider Covid and Childcare study exploring the impact of the pandemic on early education and care services.
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The journey to helping Multi-Academy Trusts meet their net zero carbon targets
MATs across the country need to develop their environmental strategies for reducing carbon emissions by 78% across their academy estates by 2030 to reach the 2050 zero net carbon target. But where should you start?
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Another milestone achieved for the opening of Christ Church Secondary Academy!
We are delighted to share the news that The Secretary of State for Education has entered into a Funding Agreement with Christ Church Secondary Academy.
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Three Place Group clients receive successful Wave 14 free school applications
Place Group was delighted to see that three of our clients were among those Trusts who had successful Wave 14 free school applications.
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What does Brexit mean for public procurement in the UK’s Education Sector? November 2020 update
Our colleagues at Schools’ Buying Club have recently written an article on the potential implications that leaving the EU could have on public procurement in the UK, and what this could mean for our clients in the education sector.
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Flexible working ambassador schools
The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to recruit eight working ambassador schools across England. Each school will receive a grant of £30,000 per year for 2 years to increase flexible working in schools.
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Schools' Buying Club
@SchoolsBuyClubMarch 15th is #YoungCarersActionDay & we would like to give a massive shout out to @mytime_charity who support #youngcarers by providing invaluable time, friendship & opportunities to the most awesome young people.
#Donate here > bit.ly/3TlzykD
Schools' Buying Club
@SchoolsBuyClubRT @mytime_charity: This month also marks the release of Carers Trust report 'Being a young carer is not a choice, it's just what we do' hi…
Schools' Buying Club
@SchoolsBuyClubCalling all people to join us today in celebrating #YoungCarersActionDay!
Today is a chance to recognise & celebrate the hundreds of young carers across the UK.
Join us in #raisingawareness and showing deep appreciation for #youngcarers everywhere.