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Engagement work: Primary sector update Summer term 2021
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This report summarises the findings from engagement phone calls or visits made to 410 primary schools between 22 February and 14 May 2021. The report is based on the information discussed during meetings with school leaders, teachers and pupils held either remotely or in person. The main focus for each discussion was wellbeing, teaching and learning, and leadership. Proportions relate to the sample of schools that we contacted during this reporting period.
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