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John Roberts

John Roberts is deputy news editor at Tes magazine

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New inclusion taskforce members revealed
Baroness Nicky Morgan and CST chief executive Leora Cruddas among line-up of taskforce chaired by Geoff Barton
Specialist Sector
19 August 2025
Leora Cruddas, Geoff Barton and Baroness Nicky Morgan
Tim Coulson appointed DfE’s new director general
Dr Coulson is leaving his role as CEO of Unity Schools Partnership to be the new head of the department’s regions group, replacing John Edwards
General
12 August 2025
Tim Coulson
Geoff Barton to lead inclusion task force
Former heads’ leader tells Tes the group will look at how funding for SEND is used, the role of special schools and the accountability system
General
31 July 2025
Geoff Barton
3.2% school support staff pay rise agreed
Union warns higher pay will be needed in future after it is confirmed pay deal has been accepted
General
23 July 2025
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Matt Wrack elected as NASUWT general secretary
Former Fire Brigades Union boss defeated challenger Neil Butler
General
23 July 2025
Matt Wrack
Ministers urged not to dilute rights of children with SEND
Campaign launched amid concerns that government reforms could end education, health and care plans
Specialist Sector
22 July 2025
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