Councils should ‘trigger’ academy takeovers, says largest trust boss But United Learning chief says local authorities should not run their own trusts, and calls for more intervention of struggling schools
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
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
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
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
New aides to DfE regional directors named Appointments include academy trust CEOs Rob Tarn and Rowena Hackwood
Covid funding data reveals £124m summer schools underspend Breakdown published by DfE shows schools received almost £300m in Covid grants
DfE forks out £5m for Covid inquiry lawyers The department has contracted a global legal firm based in Manchester for five years
DfE looking for £100k school reforms policy adviser Candidates need ‘strong understanding’ of school sector