Politics

Labour-linked education group backs Lucy Powell for deputy leader

Backing for rival from Socialist Educational Association is a blow to education secretary Bridget Phillipson

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Freddie Whittaker
News

Fewer staff want to resign – but more think pay is unfair

Just 7 per cent of school staff report they were rarely or never overworked

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Freddie Whittaker
Assessment

Year 8s to sit mandatory reading test under white paper plans

Move to ensure poorer pupils are not shut off from wider curriculum, but results will be published at national...

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Freddie Whittaker
News

Private schools face 50% hike in Ofsted inspection fees

DfE proposes large hikes in fees paid by non-association independent schools, as just 34% of costs are currently covered

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Freddie Whittaker
Opinion: Policy

It’s time to champion school support staff and boost their rights

Their pay and conditions are a priority for me as education secretary and will remain so if I become...

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Bridget Phillipson
Private schools

Government considers charging private schools more for inspections

The watchdog currently subsidises two thirds of inspection costs for 'non-association' private schools, but government is 'considering options to...

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Freddie Whittaker
News

Call for immediate uniform cap made no difference

Proportion of schools that require four or more branded items remains the same as last year - despite Phillipson's...

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Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

NAHT to consider industrial action over Ofsted reforms

Snap poll during meeting of 2,000 heads finds 9 in 10 back exploring industrial options

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
SEND

Solving SEND: MPs reveal their 48-point plan

National SEND standards, special school 'centres of excellence' and exclusion inspection metrics - the education committee’s policy proposals in...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker