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Academies are independent schools funded by the government. The nature of academies means that they have greater flexibility and freedom than state schools when making decisions on their curriculum, finances and salaries. An academy is primarily run by the Head Teacher, overseen by an academy trust.

Technology is ever-evolving and every industry is having to adapt and become more and more digitally orientated. 
Should schools follow this approach and become more digital? 

We are thrilled to announce that Absence Protection have agreed a long-term extension to our partnership with Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) SE, part of Munich Re (Group) until 2020. 

A reformation to the school funding system was first announced earlier this year by Nicky Morgan, former secretary of state for education. Her intentions were to change the scheme in order to make it fairer for all schools across the UK.

In the midst of potential grammar school development plans across the UK, private tuition has become a big talking point surrounding this topic. Private tuition has been much criticised in recent times, with many suggesting that families with higher incomes are using private tutors to give their children an advantageous position when preparing for exams.