Open classroom windows between lessons so kids don’t get too cold, says DfE But experts warn methods are not a ‘magic bullet’
Schools raid own coffers after DfE provides just 8,000 air-cleaning units Education secretary claims allocation is based on school feedback
Ofsted inspector ranks reduced by 86% as leaders told to focus on school roles The change means far fewer schools will be visited for inspection in the coming weeks
400 schools sign up to take collective action against SIMS However the DfE has given schools the green light to proceed with sign-up
Attendance a ‘stubborn concern’, and 4 more findings from Ofsted recovery research Many schools have introduced a ‘recovery curriculum’ to aid catch-up
DfE extends Covid workforce fund until Feb half-term The scheme was reintroduced last month amid rising rates
Teachers urged to get booster jabs, as schools given ‘flexibility’ for January return PM also revealed 12- to 15-year-olds can book in second jabs from Monday
Covid: Staff absence up by 20% as term draws to a close More than 230,000 pupils were off due to Covid on December 9
26% of Ofsted inspection deferral bids rejected as requests rise One in 20 schools requested to defer an inspection between September and November