News

New Schools Network revived to fight academies reform

Former Conservative adviser to head up free schools charity's lobbying operation as criticism of schools bill grows

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Profile

Sarah Smith, Labour MP and opportunity mission champion

‘Labour’s priority is to deliver happier children’

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools Bill

Labour’s academy direction powers rehashed from Tory schools bill

Opposition has been critical of proposed power for the education secretary to direct academies to fulfil their duties

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools Bill

Where is Starmer’s school improvement ‘vision’?

PM is drawn into row over schools bill as leaders urge Labour to set out a clear standards 'narrative'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Movers and Shakers

Movers and shakers: Ascent, Supporting Education, Peterborough Keys, AQA

This week’s movers and shakers include a former schools minister, a keen rally car fan, a volleyball player and...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools Bill

Academy reforms ‘open door to more Catholic schools’

Campaigners fear lifting rule requiring all new schools to be academies will allow more voluntary aided settings that select...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Most schools face making cuts next year, unions warn

School Cuts coalition warns of a £700m funding gap as government tells leaders to find 'efficiencies' to meet pay...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Amend schools bill to guarantee no ceiling on pay, Phillipson told

Trusts body warns 'restrictive and prescriptive pay and conditions' may 'undermine schools’ and trusts’ ability to attract staff'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Oak Academy takes the lead on financial education 

Government curriculum quango will produce additional lessons which will be available from spring

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker