Two Somerset teaching alliances have joined forces to help tackle the under-representation of women in school leadership roles. Although teaching is dominated by a female workforce, just 65 per cent of headteachers are women and this drops to just 36 per cent at secondary schools in England. Full story: Read more
Charity calls for schools in Somerset to close the achievement gap for disadvantaged pupils
National education charity, Achievement for All, is calling for schools in Somerset to implement its schools programme after an independent review by PwC revealed that disadvantaged pupils from schools supported by the charity are closing the achievement gap with their peers in reading, writing and maths. Full story: Read more