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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet schools face childcare challenges with extended half term
An increasing number of state schools are extending the October half term to two weeks, creating childcare challenges for parents and a potential postcode lottery. Academies, independent of local authorities, are leading this shift, with some councils shortening summer holidays to accommodate the change.
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Council & Politics · LondonHillingdon cuts school exclusions by 23 percent as national rates rise
Hillingdon Council recorded 33 permanent exclusions in 2024/25, a 23 percent drop from the previous year. Northwood School has avoided exclusions entirely for three years, using de-escalation techniques and a dedicated space for SEN pupils to reduce disruptions.
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