Academies

DfE goes shy on ‘try before you buy’ academy deals

The government has quietly slashed funding for trust partnerships, unveiled only last year to revive its multi-academy trust drive

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
News

Governor poll lays bare sector divides over DfE MAT drive

School governors increasingly value their multi-academy trusts – but many standalone and maintained school boards are not yet convinced

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
News

Schools should close on September 19 for Queen’s funeral, says DfE

The day has been declared a bank holiday

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Schools

Hardship charities for school staff swamped by demand

Aid groups report rising demand for help covering essentials, as the cost-of-living squeeze hits current and former education staff

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Songs and marmalade sandwiches: Schools remember The Queen

Schools across the country mark the monarch’s passing on the first day of mourning

Amy Walker
Amy Walker and Samantha Booth
Ofsted

Ofsted reports paused during Queen mourning, but inspections continue

Senior officials met this morning to discuss operational changes after the death of The Queen

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth


News

The week in education: How it all changed for schools

A new monarch, prime minister and education secretary – Schools Week looks back on how the historic week unfolded

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Tutoring

New tutoring custodians vow to ‘win hearts and minds’

Tutors warn of a ‘very real danger’ money for the scheme will be pulled

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Oak vows to resist meddling ministers, but issues remain

Online academy boss says he’ll say ‘no’ to ministers who try to interfere, as academy boss warns against ‘state…

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Schools should stay open during Queen’s national mourning, government says

Should The Queen’s funeral be designated a bank holiday, it’s thought likely schools could close for the day -…

John Dickens
John Dickens
Schools

School sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022

‘The Queen’s dedication to public service has been an inspiration to children and adults alike over the past 70…

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Liz Truss promises six-month energy ‘guarantee’ for schools

The announcement will provide some short-term relief for schools, but unions fear it may not help all those already…

Tom Belger
Tom Belger