AI used in schools should ‘detect signs of learner distress’ The DfE has updated AI guidance around emotional, social and cognitive development and ‘manipulation’
The school that confiscates phones for six weeks Head whose abuse from parents was highlighted by MPs speaks to Schools Week about his strict policy approach
New £200m scheme ‘will offer SEND training to all teaching staff’ A ‘comprehensive’ new package of training is hoped to ‘upskill all staff in every school, college and nursery’
Ofsted publishes first school report cards Leaders give their views on new inspections as reports for 22 volunteer schools are released
Primary headteachers share joy and surprise at being made MBEs Four serving heads at state primaries were among 57 people working in or with schools recognised in the New Year Honours List
New powers to close academy trusts ‘must be used with caution’ Sector responds to news government is set to gain new intervention powers once MAT inspections start
Trust inspections and new intervention powers: What we know so far Ofsted to inspect academy trusts for the first time and DfE plans sweeping intervention powers
Ofsted MAT inspections could begin in 2027 New legislation will also give DfE new intervention powers to ‘step in’ when trusts don’t meet standards
Ofsted enacts ‘contingency plan’ as inspection notes software glitches again Inspectors adjusting to new framework will have to follow ‘alternative processes’ when inspections resume in January