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
Meet the trusts pioneering state-run private special schools Plans follow revelation of private equity-backed firms making millions from running such schools
SEND reforms pilot already nine months behind schedule Some changes have gone down like ‘cold sick’, while others are more popular, consortium member reports
Hacking homework for exam breach suspect A 16-year-old boy has been cautioned in connection with an exam board cyber attack
Quarter of schools missing one-hour music target Expectation was introduced in September as part of the government’s national plan for music
DfE ‘actively looking’ at reforms to £10k special schools place funding Deputy director Tom Goldman tells conference funding should ‘probably’ change over time
Ofsted to explore how AI can help it make ‘better decisions’ Exams regulator Ofqual also publishes AI strategy, revealing ‘modest numbers’ of coursework malpractice
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
Oak CEO hunt surpasses a year Vacancy for £120k-a-year role remains unfilled 12 months since applications closed