Ofsted will review absence during safeguarding checks, says Labour Bridget Phillipson will also announce a Labour government will use AI to spot trends in attendance
The next government must learn from Sir Tim Brighouse’s legacy Former education secretary Baroness Morris pays tribute to a ‘guiding light, wise counsel and a good friend’
New year’s honours 2024: Damehood for Gibb’s phonics guru Forty-four people with links to England’s schools community recognised
Ofsted inspections used ‘too bluntly’ and cuts put quality ‘at risk’ Report from ex-DfE adviser calls for ‘careful reform’ of inspection as new chief takes reins
Carols show music education is not just for Christmas In an end-of-term message, the schools minister encourages leaders to participate in government’s ‘national plan for music education’
Keegan’s policy aide to advise new Ofsted chief Rory Gribbell will become lead adviser to Sir Martyn Oliver when he takes the reins at the watchdog next month
Pupil premium funding rates to rise by less than 2% in 2024 Rises of between 1.4 and 1.7 per cent fall far below current inflation
Teacher pay: Consider ‘impact’ on school budgets, Keegan tells STRB Education secretary issues remit letter to the School Teachers’ Review Body for 2024-25
Williamson ‘considered resigning’ over ‘panic’ Jan 2021 school closures Former ed sec tells Covid inquiry he did not have ‘complete autonomy’ over closure decisions, and claims his advice was ignored