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12-16 october In the news this week: DfE data has been published for the EYFS profile, GCSEs and A-levels, a report has suggested that the SEND system is "fragmented", and the first 'new' grammar school in 50 years has been approved.
15 october In the news today: the DfE has given approval for the first 'new' grammar school in 50 years to open, a report suggests that SEN provision has become "fragmented", and a survey claims almost one in five teachers have no understanding of the new duty to report pupils at risk of FGM.
Figures suggest rise in five-year-olds reaching a 'good' level of development (13/10/2015) DfE figures suggest that more pupils in the EYFS are reaching a 'good' level of development before they start school. The data indicates, however, that a gap remains between the attainment of boys and that of girls.
First 'new' grammar school in 50 years approved Approval for the first 'new' grammar school in 50 years has been granted by the DfE. The expansion of an existing grammar school to a satellite site comes after months of legal wrangling.

Move to single exam board would be "corbyn-esque", ocr chair claims (13/10/2015) The chairman of the OCR exam board has likened plans for a single, state-run exam board to the renationalisation of the railways. He claims such a move would lead to further political influence in the curriculum.
New chair of national college for teaching and leadership announced (12/10/2015) The new chair of the National College for Teaching and Leadership has been announced. Roger Pope's appointment comes two months after the departure of the NCTL's chief executive, who will not be replaced.
Research suggests link between video gaming and poor gcse results (12/10/2015) A new study has suggested a link between playing video games twice a day and achieving fewer than five GCSE grades at A* to C. However, researchers also found that using computers for homework for three hours a day can help pupils achieve better GCSE grades.
Some schools and LAs struggling with SEN provision, report claims A report has suggested that the SEND reforms, academisation and reforms to school funding have led to a "fragmented" system for SEN provision. It claims that while some schools are coping well, others are struggling to offer the right support to pupils with SEN and disabilities.

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