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
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 staff in a ‘traumatic’ process
Labour plans Teach First recruitment scheme revamp Government intends to drop Russell Group uni requirement and focus on ‘committed’ graduates, document suggests
Government inclusion panel extended until April Government’s expert panel on SEND inclusion extended until April 2026
Just 0.07% of schools now fail safeguarding Number failing to meet requirements has decreased markedly in recent years
The shapeshifting 6,500 teachers pledge Education secretary confirms promised teachers won’t all be new, and target omits key subjects aim
Commission calls for ‘expert teacher’ role to reward classroom elite Report warns of a ‘weakened workforce’ and calls for long-term reforms to create ‘thriving’ profession
OGAT staff set to strike for 10 more days in July Staff are on strike over plans to extend the teaching day by 30 minutes