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Government maintained Jewish secondary schools in England broadly lagged behind the national absence average during the 2020/21 school year. Stock image: Alamy.
June 22, 2022, 2:29 pm
Pupil absence at Jewish state schools above national average
Figures obtained by Jewish News show recorded absences at six Jewish state secondary schools were broadly higher than the national rate during the last full academic year.
By Adam Decker
Michael Gove, with ,right, Rabbi Binyomin Stern, president of the UOHC, volunteer responder Aron Zvi Halpern, and Gavriel Schleider, chair of Hatzola
May 26, 2022, 5:30 pm
Gove: ‘Religious freedom and ethos’ of Stamford Hill schools must be ‘respected’
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove defends Orthodox Jewish schools, despite their refusal to teach basic curriculum subjects, during visit to the Hatzola headquarters.
By Lee Harpin
May 6, 2022, 4:25 pm
New powers to shut down illegal Charedi schools announced
Certain faith groups “may be disproportionately affected" by new Government initiative, the Department for Education has announced.
By Jewish News Reporter
Nadhim Zahawi speaking to a member of the strictly-Orthodox community at the mass vaccination event
January 27, 2022, 2:03 pm
Zahawi: Summer ‘A’ Level and GCSE exams ‘will recognise’ Covid disruption
EXCLUSIVE: Education Secretary tells Jewish News he has "put fairness at the heart of our approach" to summer exams "and listened to pupils, parents and teachers."
By Lee Harpin
Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw, who has taken over at JFS
June 15, 2021, 2:36 pm
JFS’s new interim headteacher: ‘The local authority has failed this school’
EXCLUSIVE: Ex Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw accuses Brent of failing its duty of care and says issues were "swept under the carpet" in first interview as interim headteacher.
By Jack Mendel
Rachel Fink.
June 7, 2021, 10:17 pm
JFS headteacher privately quit SEVEN days ago
Unbeknown to parents or pupils, Rachel Fink stood down from Europe's biggest Jewish comprehensive on 31 May, at the start of last week's half term break, governors confirm.
By Richard Ferrer
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson.
May 28, 2021, 5:48 pm
Headteachers told to monitor pro-Palestinian intimidation in schools
Education Secretary recommends implementation of anti-extremism measures if required in wake of abuse targeting Jewish pupils and teachers.
By Lee Harpin
Menorah Grammar School (Google Maps)
April 23, 2021, 1:41 pm
Inspectors: Improvements made at £48k-a-year Menorah Grammar School
The independent school in Edgware, previously criticised for being 'unsafe', has transformed its school building, according to Ofsted.
By Josh Salisbury
March 15, 2021, 1:55 pm
Jewish schools appeal to parents and pupils after JFS student’s death
The headteachers of 10 Jewish schools have written an unprecedented joint letter following the tragedy involving a teenage girl in Year 10.
By Adam Decker
Pupils at Hertsmere Jewish Primary School in Radlett were welcomed back with a colourful balloon arch as students returned to the classroom for the first time in two months. Pictured are Year 1 students Ella Starkowitz, Zack Wolfisz, Sophie Hall and Ethan Goodman with headteacher Rita Alak-Levi. Credit: Claire Jonas Photography
March 8, 2021, 4:19 pm
Jumping for joy! Thousands of youngsters return as schools finally reopen
Pupils at Hertsmere Jewish Primary School in Radlett were welcomed back with a colourful balloon arch as students returned to the classroom for the first time in two months
By Francine Wolfisz
A schoolgirl with a mask (Image:Getty)
March 4, 2021, 5:05 pm
How to prepare your kids as they head back to school
Read our top expert tips for getting your children ready for the classroom as lockdown eases
By Francine Wolfisz
Face coverings should be worn by secondary pupils and staff in local lockdown areas of England, and at the discretion of post-primary schools across the country, the Government announced in another policy U-turn.
January 26, 2021, 5:57 pm
Thank a teacher for keeping children safe
Parents and pupils are being invited to pay tribute to school staff for protecting pupils during the pandemic.
By Jewish News Reporter
Tory MP Robert Halfon has called on teachers to be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine
December 31, 2020, 11:18 am
Robert Halfon says ‘prioritise teachers for vaccine’ in wake of school closures
Tory MP Halfon, who chairs the House of Commons education committee, said he understands government decision but added 'we can’t continue to damage the life chances of children'
By Jewish News Reporter
Picture of pupils enjoying school dinners at a Primary School.
December 15, 2020, 5:18 pm
Parents’ anger over meat-free school meals
Clore Shalom Primary School's new pescatarian menu, which offers fish just four times every three weeks, is "all carbs, no protein" according to concerned mums and dads.
By Jewish News Reporter
Desks have been separated and year group placed in bubbles to reduce risk
September 4, 2020, 1:29 pm
The new abnormal in the classroom
As pupils return to school, new rules and guidelines will help keep Covid at bay
By Claire Belle Freed
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