Minister Hildegarde Naughton on changes to exam supports
Summary
Education Minister Hildegard Nocton discusses the RACE scheme, introducing new exam accommodations for students with additional needs, including timekeepers and bereavement deferrals. She addresses the ongoing teachers' pay dispute and the extension of the deadline for schools to change patronage. The interview also covers the common application process for secondary school admissions and the decision-making process regarding David Walliams books in school libraries.
Topics discussed
Allegations against David Walliams and school library decisions
New RACE scheme supports for state exam students
Teacher pay talks and potential school closures
Secondary school places and common application process
School patronage changes and deadline extensions
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