News Ofqual raises concerns over DfE’s proposed BTEC reforms Government plans to remove funding for thousands of courses, such as BTECs, that compete with T Levels and A-levels… John Dickens 4y John Dickens 4y News No conditions on local FSM vouchers – but schools need ‘decent audit trail’ The government has loosened restrictions to make it easier for schools to use local free school meal voucher schemes… Freddie Whittaker 4y Freddie Whittaker 4y News Exclusive Ministers urged to rule on governance board conflict issue as trustees resign in protest Governance experts have warned against a “fundamental conflict of interest” of school leaders also being trustees after all the… Jess Staufenberg 4y Jess Staufenberg 4y News The 2021 summer exams plan: everything you need to know Exams regulator Ofqual has this afternoon published its proposals for replacing exams this year. In short: the regulator is… Schools Week Reporter 4y Schools Week Reporter 4y News Rapid Covid tests not authorised to keep close contacts in school, regulator confirms The use of rapid tests to keep pupils who have been in close contact with Covid cases in the… James Carr 4y James Carr 4y News Ofqual publishes 2021 summer exams consultation The exams regulator Ofqual has published its consultation on alternative arrangements for the awarding of GCSEs and A-levels this… Freddie Whittaker 4y Freddie Whittaker 4y News When will schools reopen? How ministers responded to that key question this week After announcing the current partial schools closures will last until at least February half-term, politicians are now increasingly being… Samantha Booth 4y Samantha Booth 4y News DfE says mass testing in schools will still go ahead despite fresh concerns The Department for Education has confirmed mass testing in schools – including the roll out to primary school staff… James Carr 4y James Carr 4y News Schools don’t have to complete early years foundation stage profile in 2021 The early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) will not be mandatory this year, the government has announced. Schools will… Samantha Booth 4y Samantha Booth 4y News Exclusive DfE plans two-year extension to National Tutoring Programme The Department for Education intends to extend its National Tutoring Programme for a further two years, Schools Week can… Samantha Booth 4y Samantha Booth 4y News Exclusive Council seeking £500,000 back from ex-superhead Sir Craig Tunstall over ‘unauthorised payments’ A council is attempting to recover damages of potentially £500,000 from former superhead Sir Craig Tunstall, who is alleged… Samantha Booth 4y Samantha Booth 4y News Exclusive The never-ending saga: Durand takes fight to Supreme Court A charity demanding compensation in exchange for giving up commercial facilities on the site of the former Durand Academy… Freddie Whittaker 4y Freddie Whittaker 4y Newer 1 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 974 Older