Ofsted

‘Ofsted Numberwang’: Backlash over leaked report card plans

Schools could be judged on a sliding, five-point scale from ‘exemplary’ to ‘causing concerns’ across 10 evaluation areas

Lucas Cumiskey
Lucas Cumiskey
SEND

SEND: DfE finally considers pupil impact of safety valve scheme

Move comes three years after controversial cost-cutting scheme was launched

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Recruitment and retention

New Teaching Commission launched to solve staffing crisis

Former NEU joint general secretary Dr Mary Bousted to chair 16-member panel to look at recruitment and retention

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Mental health

Rise of the wellbeing sick day: Sign of a growing problem or healthier approach?

New data shows staff ‘wellbeing’ absences are rising, as a key report warned of ‘disturbingly high’ stress, anxiety and…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
School improvement

‘Jobs for the boys’ fears as ministers pick school improvement advisers

New regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) teams will start to be rolled out in January

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Behaviour

Pupils say behaviour worsened on hubs programme, DfE study suggests

However school staff involved in £10m scheme more positive on impact and feel better supported, early evaluation states

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson


Exclusions

Suspensions up 40% as exclusions rise by a quarter

Union leader says figures show ‘whole system teetering on the brink of collapse’

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Sponsored post

Food for Thought: How schools can encourage the next generation to make better food choices

With schools facing a number of challenges, including budget constraints and staff shortages, Marnie George, Senior Nutritionist at Chartwells,…

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Marnie George, Senior Nutritionist at Chartwells
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A celebration of education as Bett turns 40!

The world of education has transformed dramatically in the past 40 years, but one thing remains constant: the dedication…

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Ofsted

Ofsted boss promises report cards will be ‘sensible middle ground’ 

Ofsted’s national director also signals move back to ‘looking more at statutory outcomes’

Lucas Cumiskey
Lucas Cumiskey
SEND

SEND delays ‘making children vulnerable’ to violence – report

Inspectorates, including Ofsted, warn delays in assessing SEND needs are ‘putting children at greater risk of harm’

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
News

Leader stress ‘chronic and acute’ as pupil behaviour worsens

Education Support warns of ‘disturbingly high rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout’ among school staff

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker