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
Sarah Smith, Labour MP and opportunity mission champion ‘Labour’s priority is to deliver happier children’
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
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’
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 occasional DJ
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 based on faith
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 rise costs
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’
Oak Academy takes the lead on financial education Government curriculum quango will produce additional lessons which will be available from spring