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 …
School budgets much worse than we thought, say leaders Need to cover the rest of this year’s pay rise means £1.3m funding announced at autumn budget won’t cover cost rises
ASCL head: Leaders turning away SEND kids need ‘calling out’ While wider reform is needed, leaders must create a ‘culture that is more inclusive and more open’, says union leader
Schools told to provide breakfasts for ‘half the price of a Greggs sausage roll’ – ASCL president Headteacher will take aim at education secretary for ‘smorgasbord of policies’ but lack of ‘vision’