Schools

Ministers extend mental health support as waiting list swells

The DfE is looking to extend a mental health support package for headteachers beyond March after a waiting list...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Tutoring

DfE to reopen tutoring spend return form after ‘difficulties’

One head said the process was 'taking up an unacceptable and disproportionate amount of time'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
RAAC

Calls for teacher grades for RAAC schools fall on deaf ears

Bishop Wilkinson academy trust chief said he does not want pupils to 'be disadvantaged' by RAAC disruption

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
SEND

I’m on your side, new children’s minister promises parents

Seventh children's minister overseeing SEND reforms pledges to treat parents as 'key stakeholders'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Attendance

Attendance: Ministers plan local absence ‘action alliances’

DfE also meeting health leaders to discuss better data-sharing between departments

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
SEND

Three more councils slammed over ‘systematic SEND failings’

Oxfordshire, Oldham and Plymouth received the lowest rating in inspections of their SEND services this summer

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
SEND

Councils DO have targets to ration EHCPs

Councils have conditions to 'manage demand' for EHCPs

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
RAAC

School leaders fear financial impact of pupil withdrawal over RAAC

Families fear further disruption, and leaders worry concrete crisis will affect applications for 2024

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
RAAC

RAAC: Keegan under fire over holiday and ‘portacabin’ claims

Education secretary slammed for going on holiday after ministers advised to close RAAC schools (and saying children 'prefer portacabins')

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth