DfE regions group leader John Edwards to be council CEO Senior civil servant to become chief executive of Rotherham council
Nearly two-thirds think Ofsted reforms are worse, ‘alternative’ consultation finds Survey launched by Ofsted critics finds 90% of respondents said five-point grading system not fit for purpose
6 proposals from academy bosses to improve Ofsted reforms Merging teaching and curriculum ratings, rethinking ‘exemplary’ and fewer monitoring checks all tabled by CST
Former MAT boss cleared of historic child sex offence allegations The ex-‘orphan school’ trust boss found not guilty on all seven counts he faced, following a trial at Leeds Crown Court
SEND: Families lose High Court safety valve appeal A solicitor representing two claimants said the case ‘brought important national attention’ to the struggles families are facing
Nearly all schools now restrict mobile phones, survey finds But children’s commissioner study finds few secondaries actually fully ban devices, and online safety still top concern
7 key facts about Oli de Botton, Labour’s new education adviser The careers education and oracy enthusiast has been appointed to advise Sir Keir Starmer – so here’s what you need to know
DfE bans former head of ‘holistic’ AP school after Ofsted safety concerns Ofsted inspectors found pupils at the Devon school could access nearby train tracks and industrial units
Ofsted looks at renaming new ‘secure’ grade Watchdog has been warned parents may not know where the word fits on its proposed new sliding scale