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Exclusion statistics 2020/21 – The Additional Support Needs Blog

The Summary Statistics For Schools In Scotland 2021 have been released, with the more detailed stats being available as of March 2022. These statistics are based on the annual pupil census (conducted in September 2021) and the attendance, absence and exclusion returns for the 2020 to 2021 school year. As always, I am particularly interested …

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Selkirk College takes part in 94 Days of Education and Action

Shared learning about Indigenous peoples and shared understanding about the legacy of colonialism is the focus of the 94 Days of Education and Action initiative that was launched on June 29. Building towards the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation that takes place on Sept. 30, Selkirk College is taking the regional lead on recognizing …

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Less than half of the children ‘have received a meaningful financial education’

Less than half (47%) of children and teenagers aged seven to 17 have received a meaningful financial education, according to a Government-backed body. The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) estimates from its findings that around 5.4 million children across the UK do not have the money skills they will need in adulthood. Children living in …

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Northern Ireland schools teach pupils that homosexuality is wrong

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s report found that relationships and sexuality education in Northern Ireland schools does not meet human rights standards. (Getty Images) A report has been ruled there is a “compelling” case for a reform of relationships and sexuality education (RSE) after it was found that some schools in Northern Ireland teach …

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Jordan’s Principle program helps students achieve educational goals

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Manitoba Author of the article: Canadian Press Brittany Hobson Published May 27, 2023 • 3 minute read Elilah Monias and her daughter Illeanna Knott smile in this undated handout photo. Monias reached out to a Jordan’s Principle co-ordinator through the Southern Chiefs’ Organization to request help for her daughter. The 17-year-old …

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