Schools

Schools say they need more funding to hit 2030 tech target

One-third of schools say they will be unable to hit new technology targets in the next five years

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Exams

Ofqual probe finds exam extra time figures wrong for years

Statistics withdrawn after regulator review finds they 'significantly overstated' the number of access arrangements

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted to introduce report cards on reduced inspection timetable

Inspections led by 'most senior' HMIs only when framework launches, and no school visits in last week before Christmas

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Schools

Support plans ‘misused’ to ‘force out’ teachers from schools, say campaigners

More than 100 teachers have shared stories of the 'misuse' of support plans, which they say are pushing out...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Teach First

Toop’s Teach First target: 500 headteachers by 2030

‘At its core, Teach First is about quality’

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Teach First

Labour plans Teach First recruitment scheme revamp

Government intends to drop Russell Group uni requirement and focus on 'committed' graduates, document suggests

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
News

Government inclusion panel extended until April

Government's expert panel on SEND inclusion extended until April 2026

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Just 0.07% of schools now fail safeguarding 

Number failing to meet requirements has decreased markedly in recent years

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Recruitment and retention

The shapeshifting 6,500 teachers pledge 

Education secretary confirms promised teachers won't all be new, and target omits key subjects aim

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks