News

Fears HSE spot checks will be latest outsourcing ‘disaster’

The government’s “disastrous” record on outsourcing has left school leaders fearing the new coronavirus health and safety spot checks...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

Covering black history is good teaching, says Gibb

Good history teaching should “always include the contribution of black and minority ethnic people to Britain’s history”, the schools...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

Ofsted’s autumn SEND ‘visits’ could prompt school inspections

Inspections of local area SEND provision could prompt emergency visits to individual schools if “serious concerns” emerge, Ofsted has...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

Use existing Covid cash for educational psychologist boost, councils told

Councils will have to use existing funding to pay for extra educational psychologists to help pupils readjust to school....

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

Council wants schools to ‘prepare’ for Ofsted visits

A council in the south of England is insisting schools consider “adequate preparation plans” ahead of Ofsted’s autumn “visits”,...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

Head’s ‘fury’ as vulnerable kids miss out due to PPE issues

A headteacher is “furious” after having to tell parents of pupils with complex medical needs that they must stay...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

How performing arts schools are adapting to coronavirus rules

It’s one of the most famous Shakespearean plays, known for the heart-wrenching romance of two star-crossed lovers.  But any...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

Council says it will back schools if they stagger return of year groups

Lancashire County Council has promised to back schools if they choose to stagger the return of year groups this...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

Autumn catch up must not make pupils feel ‘penalised’

Children who have fallen behind during the coronavirus crisis must not be made to feel they are being “penalised”...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips