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Free school wants ‘rogue’ Ofsted grade quashed after 10-week ‘turnaround’

A free school that tried to gag Ofsted from publishing an “inadequate” inspection now wants the grade quashed after...

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John Dickens
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DfE told its accounts lack ‘truth and fairness’ for second year running

The government’s spending watchdog has issued an adverse opinion on the Department for Education’s accounts for the second year...

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John Dickens
Politics

College of Teaching announces 7 new trustees

The Chartered College of Teaching has appointed seven more teachers to its council. The new additions, who represent a...

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John Dickens
News

Government’s computing revolution is excluding girls and poorer pupils, report finds

The government’s school computing revolution has cut off girls and poorer pupils from achieving vital technology qualifications, a new...

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John Dickens
News

Councils run crisis communications classes for schools as trusts up their PR focus

Councils are running classes for school managers on how to deal with the media in a crisis, while academy...

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John Dickens
News

Academy trusts told to avoid isolated academies

The government has issued its firmest statement yet that trusts should avoid running geographically isolated schools, raising serious questions...

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John Dickens
News

Ofsted to scrutinise governors’ commitment after report found many lack expertise to challenge heads

Ofsted will keep tabs on governors not committed to their roles after the watchdog found many lack the expertise...

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John Dickens
News

National funding formula: the winners and losers by school type

Schools in inner London and urban areas are most likely to lose out in the government’s funding shake-up. The...

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News

Explainer: How schools will be funded under the new national formula

The government has today published further details about its new national funding formula. Schools Week has taken a closer...

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John Dickens