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Lucy Powell planning changes to Ofsted ‘within next few months’

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'We need urgent relief,' says union boss, following reports of adverse impact on leaders’ health

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Powell wants ‘more supportive and understanding’ school accountability system

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Education secretary vows to make sure that 'we get the whole regime right'

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Councils shun trial to move SEND funding into mainstream schools

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Many say it would be 'a risk' to 'experiment' with their special needs’ finances for the DfE pilot

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Union calls for Ofsted inspections pause over wellbeing concerns

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Three-quarters of leaders feel new inspections worse than before, NAHT survey suggests

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Five board members resign from tutors’ membership group

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Members of The Tutors’ Association find out about departures after outgoing directors post on social media site

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Human skills matter ‘deeply’ in a world of AI, says minister

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New GCSEs risk widening inequalities if take-up is low, researchers warn

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Rethink teacher pay rise if inflation rises, say unions

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DfE plans £2.3m spend on council SEND consultants

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Evidence of impact of ed tech often ‘fragmented and insufficient’, pilot finds

New ‘vocational GCSEs’ to replace technical awards in major shake-up

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10-year funding needed for devolved education, argues report

‘Rapid response unit’ needed to overhaul AI in schools, says report

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Reform and Green voters less likely to be satisfied with child’s school

‘Structural barriers’ holding back vocational qualification take-up, warns report

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Pupil rights-based approach boosts belonging, study suggests

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