Schools told to plan work experience for key stage 3 pupils Statutory guidance update states younger pupils should get a week’s worth of work experience ‘activities’
DfE to investigate why SEND numbers have ballooned Government pledges to look at reasons behind rise in demand for special needs support, and will provide ‘costed plan’ for reforms by end of year
Harris blames ‘unfunded’ pay rises as it plans redundancies But NASUWT teaching union accuses academy trust of ‘disgraceful behaviour’
The long and winding road for SEND pupils Travel costs are again in the sights of local authorities desperate to cut costs
NAHT launches legal action over Ofsted reforms Heads’ union launches claim for judicial review, warning consultation on report cards is inadequate
Wrack vows to stay put as NASUWT general secretary Ex-FBU boss will continue to fight for his post as union re-opens nominations following a legal challenge
EHRC guidance causes trans toilet trouble for schools Data suggests as many as one in four schools has mixed-sex toilets
Oh Lord: Peers now take aim at schools bill Former Tory ministers warn of ‘get out of jail card’ for ‘incompetent’ school leaders
Heads’ union pushes for academies’ right to rejoin councils In an interview with Schools Week, heads’ leader also urges government not to ‘flinch’ in the face of ‘soft on standards’ accusations