1,500 schools sought for EEF maths and writing trials 11 research projects will test approaches aimed at boosting maths, writing, communication and language
Government can get schools bill right by heeding CEOs’ concerns Feedback from trust leaders reflects a more nuanced picture than just ‘for’ or ‘against’
Curriculum review should ‘incentivise’ schools to teach ’employment skills’ Schools need support to promote the development of skills such as communication, organisation and problem-solving, says NFER study
Half of councils face insolvency over £5bn SEND deficit ticking timebomb Survey of councils suggests over half will fail to break even if a measure keeping deficits off their books ends as planned
Who are the ‘RISE’ improvement advisers and what will they do? The DfE gives us the low-down on its new regional improvement teams
New academy CEO development programme under review But current cohorts that started last February and September will not be affected
Shortening apprenticeships will give teacher training ‘flexibility’ DfE plans to change minimum apprenticeship course length to eight months, which could align teaching courses with other routes
‘Lower your tone’: The DfE’s account of THAT Birbalsingh meeting Government’s minutes claim education secretary had to ask head to ‘allow me to finish my sentences’, amid repeated interruptions
Holiday activities and food scheme secures funding for another year … … but funding beyond the 2025-26 financial year depends on the government’s current spending review