Education technology

Scientists wanted to help DfE ‘shape future of education’

The Department for Education is creating a new science advisory council and is looking for members

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Samantha Booth
Inclusion

Meet the trusts pioneering state-run private special schools

Plans follow revelation of private equity-backed firms making millions from running such schools

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Samantha Booth
Inclusion

SEND reforms pilot already nine months behind schedule

Some changes have gone down like 'cold sick', while others are more popular, consortium member reports

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Assessment

Hacking homework for exam breach suspect

A 16-year-old boy has been cautioned in connection with an exam board cyber attack

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Samantha Booth
News

Quarter of schools missing one-hour music target

Expectation was introduced in September as part of the government’s national plan for music

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Samantha Booth
News

DfE ‘actively looking’ at reforms to £10k special schools place funding

Deputy director Tom Goldman tells conference funding should 'probably' change over time

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Samantha Booth
Ofsted

Ofsted to explore how AI can help it make ‘better decisions’

Exams regulator Ofqual also publishes AI strategy, revealing 'modest numbers' of coursework malpractice

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Samantha Booth
Assessment

Primaries fail to opt out of SATs – but say they won’t be testing

FOI data reveals just 7 per cent of primary schools opted out of receiving KS1 papers

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Samantha Booth
Curriculum

Oak CEO hunt surpasses a year

Vacancy for £120k-a-year role remains unfilled 12 months since applications closed

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Samantha Booth