Politics

‘Appalled’ leaders write to Malthouse over school ‘mediocrity’ claims

Education secretary accused of ‘taking cheap shots at a profession already on its knees’

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

DfE facing legal action again over ‘unlawful’ Oak quango

British Educational Suppliers Association says £43 million curriculum body subsidy should be pulled and instead given to schools

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

Malthouse pledges ‘constant pressure’ to boost school standards

Education secretary promises to be ‘much more assertive about intervention and standards’

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Gullis urges teachers to give ministers time on pay rather than strike

The schools minister also confirmed that new teacher salaries will rise to £30,000 next year

John Dickens
John Dickens
Politics

Gullis puts undergrad teaching apprenticeship back on table

Schools minister said launching route for those without degrees for primary and early years first could address subject knowledge…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Leaders urge Ofsted to share inspection training guides

Ofsted under pressure to publish ‘aide memoires’ that summarise inspection criteria for each subject after several were leaked

Amy Walker
Amy Walker


Politics

Gove backs call for universal credit free school meals extension

Former education secretary says extension to all benefit-claiming households would be ‘more than worthwhile’

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Trust chiefs warn PM a cash squeeze threatens ‘viability’ of schools

350 academy leaders raised ‘grave concerns’ in a letter to ministers as the government plans ‘efficiencies’ in public spending

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Councils starts inspection pilot to improve school food

Food hygiene inspectors are set to look at the nutritional value of school meals in 18 areas nationwide

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

DfE adds ‘extreme heat’ to school emergency planning guidance

After a scorching summer, the DfE has added ‘extreme heat’ to its list of potential emergency scenarios schools should…

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Support for returning teachers extended amid recruitment woes

All former secondary teachers will now be able to access support from an adviser previously reserved for “priority” subjects

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Politics

DfE costing better childcare support for teachers, minister reveals

Jonathan Gullis says he ‘hopes’ to see legislation allowing new grammar schools in this Parliament

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker