Ofsted

Inspectors aren’t handing in their badges, says Ofsted director

Despite calls from unions and Ruth Perry's sister, heads working as Ofsted inspectors aren't quitting according to the watchdog's...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Review training and materials to solve ECF woes, study says

A new report calls for reforms to training for early careers teachers, including tailoring materials to their subject and...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
SATs

Schools minister will ‘look at’ SATs reading paper complaints

But he claims most children who tried the questions last year 'enjoyed' taking the test

Amy Walker
Amy Walker and Samantha Booth
Schools

PIRLS 2021: England rises up rankings, and 8 more findings

England moves to fourth in world for reading, but caution urged over pandemic-hit study as enjoyment levels fall

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Teacher strikes

Teacher strikes: Education unions begin re-balloting members

NEU and NAHT launch fresh votes as pay dispute continues

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Teacher training

Pilot planned for SEND teacher apprenticeship

National Institute of Teaching will trial a primary postgraduate teacher apprenticeship in 14 London schools

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Schools offer £10k ‘golden hellos’ – but with a big catch

Can payments that reward those who stay in the job help schools recruit and retain teachers? 

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

GPs should help ‘risk-averse’ parents send kids back to school, says Ofsted

In evidence to the Education Committee's persistent absence inquiry, Ofsted said GPs and pharmacies could help parents 'get the...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

Teacher workload ‘getting in the way’ of ECF reforms, finds Ofsted

7 key findings from the watchdog's review into professional development

Amy Walker
Amy Walker