Movers and shakers: ODST, Pearson, Northern, ISC This week’s movers and shakers include a keen cyclist, former special constable and a school chef who once played the bugle for the Queen
Teacher aims to extinguish Wrack’s NASUWT leadership bid History teacher Luke Akhurst seeks branch nominations in attempt to force a contested election
Schools could be held to account on digital standards DfE consults on ‘core digital standards’ and confirms £45m extension of wifi and fibre schemes
Funding storm prepares to crash into schools Leaders cry foul as national insurance grants fall short, and DfE admits schools can’t afford next year’s pay bill
Big jump in SEND pupils missing more school than they attend Severe absence increases among some of the most vulnerable pupils in the system
DfE plans ‘National Centre for Arts and Music Education’ Ministers also announce plans for a ‘digital, AI and technology task and finish group’ to advise pupils on AI
Schools can afford less than half of proposed 2.8% pay rise, admits DfE ‘Headroom’ in next year’s budget only leaves enough for an increase of 1.3 per cent, official government analysis finds
Curriculum review signals primary content cut and fewer GCSE exams Interim report also signals changes to the EBacc and a subject-by-subject review amid concerns over balance of content
Exams volume, EBacc and ‘improving’ SATs: 14 curriculum review reforms The interim curriculum review report has landed – here’s the 14 key things school leaders need to know …