Half of trusts ‘against central pooling’ of school budgets A small poll suggests MAT leaders value centralised funding but are wary of deterring potential new trust schools
Crisis charity reports surge in school teachers at risk ‘Poor children are a particular source of distress for educators, it hits teachers in a way that little else does’
‘Appalled’ leaders write to Malthouse over school ‘mediocrity’ claims Education secretary accused of ‘taking cheap shots at a profession already on its knees’
Malthouse pledges ‘constant pressure’ to boost school standards Education secretary promises to be ‘much more assertive about intervention and standards’
Trust chiefs warn PM a cash squeeze threatens ‘viability’ of schools 350 academy leaders raised ‘grave concerns’ in a letter to ministers as the government plans ‘efficiencies’ in public spending
Lord Agnew joins board of flagship DfE teacher training provider The former academies minister has both joined the National Institute of Teaching board and returned as chair of the Inspiration Trust
Devon council appoints academy chiefs to run education services Experts say academisation is increasingly hollowing out council expertise in education
DfE goes shy on ‘try before you buy’ academy deals The government has quietly slashed funding for trust partnerships, unveiled only last year to revive its multi-academy trust drive
Schools bill delayed as new PM Truss reviews reforms Landmark legislation was due to be discussed again in the Lords next week