Covid

Remote admissions appeals here to stay as DfE seeks to make Covid changes permanent

Hearings would also be allowed to continue with just two panelists if one withdraws

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

‘Elite’ sixth forms: Will they work?

Councils question plans to open new 16 to 19 free schools, while leaders warn expansion could affect existing provision

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Academies

Fewer than 1 in 100 schools affected by ‘levelling-up’ academies plan

DfE wants 'successive' 'requires improvement' and 'inadequate' schools moved into MATs

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Honours committee for education to get new chair

Harris Federation chief Sir Dan Moynihan to step down

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not

The government's new policies will allow every child to benefit from education, no matter where they live, says Robin...

Freddie Whittaker
Robin Walker
Schools

Levelling-up white paper: 9 things schools need to know

New 'UK National Academy' planned to 'stretch' children 'beyond the curriculum'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

55 ‘education investment areas’ named for £3k teacher retention payments

DfE wants 90% of primary pupils to meet 'expected standard', but 'levelling up' announcement includes no new money

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Police won’t investigate DfE Christmas party, but Sue Gray findings withheld

Party was allegedly instigated by Gavin Williamson to 'thank staff' and attended by Susan Acland-Hood

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Academies

DfE restructure delays advisory board election results

Ministers are considering adding a ninth regional schools commissioner

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker