Sign language

Ofqual told ministers timeframe for BSL GCSE ‘wouldn’t be possible’

Campaigners fear sign language GCSE now won't be rolled out as promised in September 2025

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Jack Dyson
News

Focus on two Ofsted sub-judgments in school growth plans, says DfE

Trusts and councils planning to expand schools told to 'particularly' take account of leadership and management and quality...

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Jack Dyson
News

3 in 5 primary teachers would never move into secondary

But some could be enticed by 'signing-on bonuses' and buddy schemes, government survey finds

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Exams

Ofqual issues cyber warning over coursework as 1 in 3 secondaries hit

Scores of coursework could be lost from 'weak' security, as many teachers went without tech training last year, regulator...

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Management information systems

Councils accept ‘referral fees’ for schools’ MIS switch

Conflict of interest concerns as councils reveal fees handed to them amid growing MIS tussle

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Jack Dyson
News

Pupil behaviour worse and more teachers bullied, finds survey

Government report also reveals more teachers are working flexibly

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Academies

Academy trust given ‘exceptional’ financial help over £6m deficit

Arthur Terry Learning Partnership blames economic landscape for its failure to balance budgets

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Biggest academy trust merger ever as diocese eyes new mega MATs

Diocese plans to move its 236 schools into five trusts, including one chain that will become second-largest in England

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Under-fire Brighton trust reviews ‘excessive’ pooling policy

MAT launches 'comprehensive review' of financial plans and funding model after strikes over GAG pooling

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Jack Dyson