Ofsted system glitch wiped evidence during almost 200 inspections But in almost every case inspectors were still able to consider the findings when reaching judgments, says watchdog
Tell us what you mean by ‘inclusive education’, MPs tell DfE Public accounts committee demands a ‘clear, costed plan’ to solve the SEND crisis, as chair warns governments have failed ‘countless’ children ‘for years’
Children’s wellbeing and schools bill: Committee calls for evidence Intense lobbying expected as bill seeks to curtail academy freedoms
Schools bill ‘won’t cut pay’, but will restore academies’ ‘core purpose’ Education secretary Bridget Phillipson responds to criticism as her school reforms are debated in parliament
Labour’s ‘act of vandalism’ bill risks pay cuts for 20k teachers, claim Tories Critics of Labour’s academy freedom reforms pile in as schools bill set to be debated by MPs
Ofsted chief faces new year committee grilling Sir Martyn Oliver to face MPs over progress in addressing coroner’s concerns following death of Ruth Perry
Former schools minister Nick Gibb knighted in new year’s honours And ex-union leader Geoff Barton to receive the CBE, as 60 with links to England’s school system recognised
Children’s wellbeing and schools bill: the 15 key policies Ministers get new powers over academy trusts, special school parents will have to seek approval to home educate, and branded uniform items capped at 3