Lancashire Evening Post Lucy Powell https://www.lep.co.uk/topic/lucy-powell/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Lancashire Evening Post Lucy Powell and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:36:01 GMT 2026-11-08T15:36:01Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA[Schools will be told to stop teaching GCSEs earlier in bid to tackle persistent absence]]> https://www.lep.co.uk/education/schools-will-stop-teaching-gcses-earlier-in-bid-to-tackle-absenteeism-lancashire-9337438 The new national curriculum for Years 7 to 9, when pupils are aged 11 to 14, will slim down “over-crowded” content and allow space for schoolchildren to develop skills they will need for the future, says the government. It’s hoped the overhaul will keep children engaged.

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