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‘Reckless’ spending and academy rule breakers: DfE reveals its school leader banning powers

School staff involved in “reckless budgeting” or breaching academy funding rules can be banned from the profession, new government...

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It’s coming home … and they’re staying home!

A school has promised pupils a Monday lie-in so they can stay up late and watch England make history...

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What Step 4 means for schools: Everything you need to know

Masks, bubbles and contact tracing are all set to end for schools when the government moves to step 4...

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Williamson promises plan for scrapping bubbles in ‘plenty of time’ for new term

Gavin Williamson has promised schools guidance on scrapping Covid restrictions “in plenty of time” before the new term. The...

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Ex-recovery tsar describes government’s catch-up plan as ‘a bit feeble’

The former recovery commissioner has branded the government’s catch-up plans as “a bit feeble”, saying “we need significant greater...

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‘One Britain One Nation’ in schools: what’s all the fuss about?

The Department for Education has been mocked for encouraging schools to take part in a campaign that involves children...

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Baker Clause, Ofsted

Confusion and heavy lobbying forces Ofsted to ‘clarify’ Baker clause approach

Ofsted inspectors will “always” report where a school fails to comply with the Baker clause and “consider” how it...

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Baker’s back: Could schools be sued for limiting careers advice?  

The architect of the Baker clause is attempting to use the Skills Bill to strengthen the law, which could...

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Education secretary to open Festival of Education 2021: how to watch

Education secretary Gavin Williamson will open the Festival of Education today, kickstarting the two-week long virtual event. The festival...

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