Wanted: Experts to help raise ‘school readiness’ Government to recruit experts to support new local leads in early maths, language and development
AI could analyse lessons delivered by new teachers under NIOT pilot Artificial intelligence could be used to analyse recordings of lessons by early career teachers under a new trial being planned
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 quantitative analysis of consultation responses
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 pressure? The funding model is being considered as part of government reforms to the special needs system, but what is it, and what are the benefits and risks? Schools Week investigates… What is cluster funding? Around […]
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
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 year
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
Revealed: 5 key findings from Ofsted teacher training review ‘Inconsistent’ mentoring experiences, the changing profile of applicants, and SEND training challenges
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 inspection system’