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The broken promise of autonomy for heads in multi-academy trusts

The death of autonomy in schools risks becoming education’s mis-selling scandal, says Tony Breslin Headship is changing fast. The…

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Not all multi-academy trusts reduce autonomy

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Great academy sponsors can be transformational. Here’s how we can find more of them

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Can we get some clear messaging from Ofsted on exclusions?

Ofsted is giving mixed messages to schools about exclusions, and it’s only going to push the problem underground, says…

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A lack of sponsors? Simple, ditch compulsory academisation

Today’s annual report by HMCI Amanda Spielman covers a lot of ground, but let’s pick up here on one…

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Ofsted could do more to reward schools for being inclusive

Amanda Spielman can make Ofsted a force for good by ensuring that in the new framework, no school can…

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ADAM BODDISON
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Ofsted’s two-in-one annual report

This year’s annual report is notable for the skilful way in which the politics was managed – although the…

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Why is Ofsted silent on the school funding crisis?

If Ofsted is happy to rely on anecdotal evidence for off-rolling and school readiness, why does it refuse to…

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Who has the power to ban academy trustees?

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