Politics

Back to the future: Labour is preparing for an education system that doesn’t exist

We need a Labour party that understands the system we have, not fighting yesterday's battles

Schools Week Reporter
Daisy Christodoulou
Politics

Birbalsingh’s commission to investigate effective teaching styles

Social Mobility Commission vows to find best strategies to boost outcomes, with ‘particular interest’ in teaching quality and style

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Schools

Inspectors gave clean bill of health to schools where children were sexually abused

Seven-year inquiry identifies 'many shortcomings' in systems of protection, regulation, oversight and enforcement

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Schools

Long-awaited EEF phonics study shows ‘disappointing’ progress

But EEF urges caution over findings on government-approved Ruth Miskin phonics scheme as trial hit by problems

Schools Week Reporter
Donna Ferguson
Schools

New aides to DfE regional directors named

Appointments include academy trust CEOs Rob Tarn and Rowena Hackwood

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Covid
A magnifying glass over money

Covid funding data reveals £124m summer schools underspend

Breakdown published by DfE shows schools received almost £300m in Covid grants

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Covid

DfE forks out £5m for Covid inquiry lawyers

The department has contracted a global legal firm based in Manchester for five years

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Schools

DfE looking for £100k school reforms policy adviser 

Candidates need 'strong understanding' of school sector

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Academies

United Learning’s chief operating officer leaves for private school association

Dominic Norrish was 'integral' to trust's success, United say

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter