Schools get more freedom to manage teacher performance

16 Jan 2012 10:43 AM

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Schools will soon find it easier to manage their teachers and help ensure they are performing to the best of their abilities.

Ministers today published new arrangements for teacher and head teacher appraisals in maintained schools in England, and for dealing with underperforming teachers.

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