Ofsted

Ofsted snubs calls for annual safeguarding audits

Yvette Stanley, national director for social care at Ofsted, said safeguarding could not be separated from the “culture and…

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Politics

NEU will ballot sixth form college teachers as 85% back strike

Indicative ballot result is first official sign of support in the sector for walkouts over pay, with school teachers…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Exams

Private schools under investigation for gaming teacher grades

Exam boards are investigating malpractice at some independent schools after ‘credible evidence’ they over-inflated grades

John Dickens
John Dickens
Schools

Use empty school buildings for childcare, says de Souza

Children’s commissioner also calls for an extended school day to address gaps in provision for older children

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

DfE removes trans charity Mermaids from school wellbeing resources

Department said move was precautionary amid ongoing investigation into safeguarding allegations

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Matchmaker trusts to help DfE improvement drive

Seven institutions awarded £646k contract to broker support for struggling schools

Amy Walker
Amy Walker


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Thriving: Steps towards a mentally healthy school so no child faces mental health problems alone 

Creating and maintaining a mentally healthy school may seem daunting, but help is at hand.

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Place2Be
Schools

DfE hikes teacher training bursaries, but budget still £70m less than 2020

Increase in bursaries in shortage subject represents tacit admission slashing support last year was a mistake

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Long-awaited EEF phonics study shows ‘disappointing’ progress

But EEF urges caution over findings on government-approved Ruth Miskin phonics scheme as trial hit by problems

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Donna Ferguson
Politics

Ex-DfE adviser Lehain becomes think tank head of education

The former New Schools Network chief left his government role last month after less than a year

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

School caterers turn to processed foods as cost and supply issues bite

A survey of catering providers by LACA shows the quality of school dinners is likely to worsen

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Academies

Spin-off academy trusts can solve rural school dilemma, say LAs

Council plans seen by Schools Week will boost ministers’ hopes for ‘orphan’ schools

Tom Belger
Tom Belger