Baker Clause

New compliance checks to spot schools flouting Baker clause

But those breaking the rules won’t be named and shamed

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Ofsted

Ofsted reveals how it will inspect schools’ AI use

Inspectors will not check tech use as a ‘standalone’ part of inspections, but will look at its impact on…

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Sponsored post

From Provision to Purpose: Making Internal AP Work for Every Pupil

Across England, a quiet transformation is underway. In schools up and down the country, leaders are reshaping how we…

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The Difference
Schools

Government promises new school complaints guidance

Ministers drawing up advice for both schools and parents, as new research launched to tackle issue

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Academies

Who are the CEOs batting for Labour’s schools bill?

Labour’s schools bill has been heavily criticised, but who are the CEOs who support the bill – and why?

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Falling rolls

Admissions watchdog saves falling rolls schools from closure

‘Serious’ shortcomings in councils’ decisions revealed, as schools slam ‘untold damage’ toll

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Ella Jessel


SEND

Pilot of SEND tech device ‘lending libraries’ for schools launched

DfE says £1.7m scheme will benefit up to 4,000 schools across up to 32 local authorities

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
News

Ofsted pledges specialist inspectors for most visits from November

All school inspections will also be led by either current or recent HMIs, says the watchdog

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
News

EHCPs: 6,000 youngsters now wait a year for plans

Under half of new EHCPs also issued within legal timeframe – falling to a record low as SEND system…

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Recruitment and retention

Teacher retention payments not as effective as first thought, study suggests

NFER analysis finds some initiatives that gave teachers bonuses to stay in the classroom did not boost retention rates

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Academies

Academy trust handbook 2025 changes: what leaders need to know

Trusts barred from paying hacker ransoms and told CEO pay must be ‘defensible’ in latest funding rules

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Schools Bill

Minister ‘frustrated’ over school behaviour survey delay

Skills minister also shoots down calls to ban social media for under 16s, saying the evidence on its impact…

John Dickens
John Dickens