Exclusive: Education secretary to tell schools in England pupils need sense of belonging, as attendance declines Top exam grades will not transform children into happy and healthy adults, the education secretary will say, calling on schools in England to replace a “tunnel vision” on academic success with wellbeing. Speaking to school leaders in Birmingham on Thursday, Bridget Phillipson will say that schools can respond to declining attendance and an increasing number of pupils with special needs by improving the sense of belonging. Continue reading...

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