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West London ballet school flagged by Ofsted over SEND support despite 'ambitious' curriculum
Ofsted found that the London Vocational Ballet School’s support systems for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are not fully effective. While praised for its ambitious curriculum, inspectors noted leaders have limited knowledge about SEND. The report also stated some pupils do not receive all necessary help.
Expert advises waiting for later winter for potential Arctic blast in UK
A meteorologist stated that while there are early signs of a polar vortex disruption, any impact is expected to be minimal as temperatures remain mild. Seriously wintery conditions are more likely to materialize later in the season, particularly after Christmas, according to the expert.
Teachers in England offered 3.5% pay rise from September
The government says teachers in England will receive pay increases that should outpace inflation over the coming two years. The first rise is scheduled to take effect in September.
London hospitals hit by cyber attack with thousands of appointments postponed
More than 1,130 planned operations and 2,190 outpatient appointments were postponed after a cyber attack affected London hospitals. The disruption hit King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
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