DfE promises delayed KCSIE guidance ‘this month’ New version of safeguarding guidance will only feature ‘technical changes’, despite previous promises of ‘substantive’ updates
Headteacher associations join forces in national network Group aims to ‘mobilise’ leaders and give heads stronger policymaking voice
New compliance checks to spot schools flouting Baker clause But those breaking the rules won’t be named and shamed
Ofsted reveals how it will inspect schools’ AI use Inspectors will not check tech use as a ‘standalone’ part of inspections, but will look at its impact on outcomes
Who are the CEOs batting for Labour’s schools bill? Labour’s schools bill has been heavily criticised, but who are the CEOs who support the bill – and why?
Government promises new school complaints guidance Ministers drawing up advice for both schools and parents, as new research launched to tackle issue
EHCPs: 6,000 youngsters now wait a year for plans Under half of new EHCPs also issued within legal timeframe – falling to a record low as SEND system collapses
Academy trust handbook 2025 changes: what leaders need to know Trusts barred from paying hacker ransoms and told CEO pay must be ‘defensible’ in latest funding rules
Trust says cost-cutters call to court schools is ‘misuse of funds’ School resource management advisers urged the Elliot Foundation to ‘proactively’ grow its ranks