New SEND inspections, but usual failings flagged First inspection reports under new SEND framework have been published
DfE brain drain as third senior adviser announces departure Dr Tim Leunig joins David Thomas and Patrick Spencer in exodus from Gillian Keegan’s senior team
Falling rolls will strand more pupils in school ‘cold spots’ Thousands of secondary pupils are already living at least 10 kilometres from their nearest mainstream school
It’s time to decide what our schools and teachers are for Are schools education specialists or the front line of children’s services? Without clarity we are failing children and staff
Be clearer about ‘fully-funded’ pay offer claim, stats watchdog tells DfE OSR says ministers’ funding claim is ‘evidenced’ at a national level
Senior policy adviser David Thomas leaves the DfE Oak co-founder and ex-headteacher leaves role advising education secretary Gillian Keegan to run fledgling maths charity
Ofsted lauds free school that posted controversial job advert Mercia School in Sheffield rated ‘outstanding’ across the board
Teacher strikes recap: Unions unite as pay dispute escalates Disruption shows no sign of abating as union leaders plan unprecedented coordinated action
Half of examiners unhappy with pay and most are stressed Ofqual survey also reveals more examiners are marking and being trained online