Government plans to force 17,000 schools in England to become academies opposed by unions, educators and politicians, including leading Conservative voices
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Commenting on government proposals for all schools to become academies and have longer working days, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Forcing all schools to become academies will do little, if anything, to improve the quality of education. “Many schools want to keep their links with local authorities and not be forced into academy trusts. […]
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