News

White Paper: Academy status ‘not a magic wand’, admits Nicky Morgan

Academy status is not a “magic wand”, Nicky Morgan will admit as she spells out plans to turn convert...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

‘Educational Excellence Everywhere’ White Paper: What are the actual policies?

The first education white paper since 2010 has been released by the government today. But what does it actually...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Budget 2016: Sir Adrian Smith to review feasibility of maths to 18

A study into the feasibility of compulsory maths study for all pupils to 18 will be undertaken by statistician...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

I worked on the last DfE white paper – and couldn’t resolve this academy mess

A new DfE white paper? Let’s hope it solves the academy mess, writes Matt Hood   Tony Blair came...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Academy conversion is an unnecessary distraction – here’s how to survive it

Schools must become academies by 2022. Prolific education tweeter (@SchoolDuggery), and governor, Rachel Gooch advises what to do.  ...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Budget 2016: The 5 things schools need to know

Education was identified as a key priority area for George Osborne in his budget today. Here are his five...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News, Opinion

What Is An Academy? (And other questions about converting schools)

The government has announced it wants all schools to become academies by 2022. But what are they? Editor Laura...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Budget 2016: Longer day for quarter of secondary schools, says George Osborne

At least a quarter of secondary schools will be given funds to run a longer day, Chancellor George Osborne...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Legislation to convert all schools to academies could be published within days

Legislation to enable the conversion of every school in England into an academy could be published within days, Schools Week understands....

Nick Linford
Nick Linford