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A new report suggests that schools should shorten summer holidays and extend half-term breaks to improve the lives of pupils and teachers.

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The Guardian reports that this Suffolk-based school trust not only found that staff absences fell 50% after extending the length of its autumn half-term break, but pupil absences for illness fell by 25% as well.

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Schools Week reports that a “sizeable minority” of academy trusts may be vulnerable to funding issues because of falling primary pupil numbers.

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‘Sizeable minority’ of academy trust finances ‘vulnerable’ Analysis finds hundreds of primary-only or majority trusts could be in financial jeopardy

Schools Week reports that ministers have been urged to “get a grip” after a new type of crumbly concrete at fault for a school ceiling collapse has sparked disruption in the North East.

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Government told 'get grip' amid new schools concrete crisis Urgent inspections launched after ceiling collapse at primary caused by crumbly concrete that isn't RAAC

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Schools in England have been given new guidance intended to stop the use of mobile phones during the school day.

The government said the move was part of a plan to "minimise disruption and improve behaviour in classrooms".

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Schools in England given new guidance on stopping phone use The government says it will help 'minimise disruption and improve behaviour in classrooms' in England.

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Schools Week reports that sixth forms will have to teach pupils who failed their English and maths GCSE for a minimum of three to four hours a week or risk losing funding, the government has said.

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DfE brings in minimum teaching hours for GCSE resits Teach maths resit students for at least 4 hours a week or face funding reduction, sixth forms warned

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More than 100 school buildings containing a dangerous concrete will be rebuilt or refurbished, the government has confirmed.

It says all affected schools will receive funding to permanently remove it - although, unions say the announcement includes no new money.

In England, 234 schools contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). The material was used as a cheaper alternative to standard concrete.

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Raac: More than 100 school buildings will be rebuilt or refurbished In England, 234 schools have been confirmed to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).