Education estates strategy to replace CIF and create surplus land framework New process for repairs to standalone academies and small trusts will not require ‘full bids’, says DfE
We don’t use suspensions too much, say most school staff Staff views appear at odds with government as it looks to keep more suspended pupils in school
Schools could be required to record internal exclusions Government looks to collect data as it urges schools to send fewer children home
Dodgy DfE data shortens schools’ working weeks Figures suggested one in six schools are not complying with the 32.5 hour week
Only suspend pupils for most serious behaviour, DfE tells schools New suspensions guidance coming with white paper, but headteachers to retain autonomy
‘No evidence’ of political partiality at school that postponed MP visit – Ofsted Inspectors praise ‘diverse and inclusive’ Bristol school after emergency monitoring inspection
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…
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
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 of trust with schools