15 more schools with RAAC takes confirmed cases to 231 The updated list of settings with RAAC marks a rise of 8 per cent compared with October
OCR to launch first fully-digital GCSE in 2025 On-screen computer science exam would allow for a ‘more authentic assessment’, but schools can opt out
Failed contractor’s £45 million schools to be demolished and rebuilt But one of the schools says work will take four years, as ministers take legal advice over recouping costs from collapsed construction company
Ofsted to review inspector training following Ruth Perry death The watchdog will consider whether to draw up official guidance for inspectors on managing headteacher stress
Ruth Perry felt ‘inadequate’ grade was ‘end of career’, husband says Headteacher was ‘distraught and distressed’ after Ofsted visit, inquest hears
No Ofsted guidance to amend inspections for stressed heads, inquest hears National director says minimising stress was ‘core value’ of inspector training, but admitted lack of written guidance
Ruth Perry: Family meet £50k target for inquest legal costs Family launched crowdfunding campaign after being denied legal aid days before an inquest into headteacher’s death
‘More transparent’ Ofsted complaints process gets go ahead Internal reviews scrapped and new post-inspection calls allowed in changes to speed up process and increase transparency
Reduced cash threatens ‘invaluable’ alternative provision pilot AP specialist taskforces provide mental health professionals, family workers and speech and language therapists