Ofsted

Ofsted claims it’s ‘transparent’ despite refusing to publish reform feedback

'We set out really clearly the negativity that we heard,' says Oliver after watchdog is criticised for lack of...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Features

Could a ‘locality clusters’ funding model help fix SEND?

As local authorities grapple with rising SEND demand and mounting deficits – could locality clusters alleviate some of the...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Teacher training

DfE swings axe on teacher training bursaries after recruitment pick-up

Cuts revealed for teacher training incentives in English, maths, biology, geography music, and languages - despite Labour's recruitment pledge

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Breakfast clubs

Breakfast clubs ‘not financially viable’, say heads as scheme expands

DfE survey reveals prior concerns from heads over scheme that will now be expanded to 2,000 more schools next...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Recruitment and retention

1 in 3 secondary heads leave within three years

But a lack of data on central academy trust teams could be skewing analysis, DfE warns

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Teacher training

Revealed: 5 key findings from Ofsted teacher training review

'Inconsistent' mentoring experiences, the changing profile of applicants, and SEND training challenges

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Union tells school leaders to demand Ofsted risk assessment

NAHT says move is about ‘preventing avoidable harm – including the most serious outcomes – arising from a flawed...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
News

Rachel Reeves pledges library for every primary school in England

The scheme is expected to deliver 1,700 new libraries, but it's unclear whether schools will get funding to staff...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
News

Government promises details of 6,500 teachers manifesto pledge  

DfE will publish a full delivery plan by December

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks