News

Dodgy DfE data shortens schools’ working weeks 

Figures suggested one in six schools are not complying with the 32.5 hour week

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News

Only suspend pupils for most serious behaviour, DfE tells schools

New suspensions guidance coming with white paper, but headteachers to retain autonomy

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Ruth Lucas
News

‘No evidence’ of political partiality at school that postponed MP visit – Ofsted

Inspectors praise 'diverse and inclusive' Bristol school after emergency monitoring inspection

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News

New mobile phone guidance: What does it mean for schools?

From tougher guidance to Ofsted inspections - Schools Week breaks down everything you need to know...

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News

Almost half of heads needed mental health support in the past year

Heads also supporting more staff members with mental health issues as stress levels climb

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Ruth Lucas
News

New complaints guidance urges parents to be ‘respectful’ and use AI with ‘caution’

Guidance sets out five-step process for parents to follow after 1 in 4 said there had been a breakdown...

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Inclusion

Extra SEND cash coming, says DfE, as councils’ woes deepen

Minister says white paper will bring 'additional’ funding as town halls warn high needs freeze will worsen deficits

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News

Ofsted inspects school that postponed MP’s visit

Inspection 'necessary due to potential concerns', says watchdog

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Education technology

DfE plans to use AI to help answer your emails

Plans say system can reduce time to draft a response from 30 to just one minute

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