safeguarding

DfE promises delayed KCSIE guidance ‘this month’

New version of safeguarding guidance will only feature 'technical changes', despite previous promises of 'substantive' updates

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Jack Dyson
School Leadership

Headteacher associations join forces in national network

Group aims to 'mobilise' leaders and give heads stronger policymaking voice

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Jack Dyson
Baker Clause

New compliance checks to spot schools flouting Baker clause

But those breaking the rules won't be named and shamed

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Jack Dyson
Ofsted

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...

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Jack Dyson
Academies

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?

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Jack Dyson
Schools

Government promises new school complaints guidance

Ministers drawing up advice for both schools and parents, as new research launched to tackle issue

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Jack Dyson
News

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...

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Jack Dyson
Academies

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

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Jack Dyson
Academies

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

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Jack Dyson