Council trusts allowed to run schools beyond their own boundaries Sector leaders said LA-founded MATs should be allowed to expand anywhere like other trusts, but one expert warned of council ‘power struggles’
Academy transfers hit six-year low despite DfE MAT drive Covid disruption has dented school transfers, but enthusiasm may also be limited among big and standalone trusts alike
Campaigners warn against ‘dangerous’ register of children not in school Move to amend schools bill to collect data on pupils’ protected characteristics also questioned
DfE reveals trust leaders advising on review of academy regulation Two-thirds of the advisory group represent academy trusts, with the DfE planning the regulatory overhaul despite a climbdown over its schools bill
Labour plans to curtail academy freedoms in schools bill amendment Opposition seizes on government infighting – finally revealing its own plans for academies
Ministers have ‘limited’ agenda to improve teaching, says ex-DfE boss ‘Structural reorganisation is easy,’ says former permanent secretary Jonathan Slater, who warns of ‘disconnect’ from frontline teachers
Brendan Clarke-Smith and Andrea Jenkyns become DfE ministers New ministers fill vacancies left by a wave of resignations this week, but portfolios yet to be confirmed
School reforms up in air as Johnson turmoil wipes out ministers Uncertainty reigns after spate of ministerial resignations and PM’s decision to quit
Biggest trust boss doesn’t believe all schools must join multi-academy trusts ‘Take your time’ over decisions about moving into trusts, United Learning boss tells standalone schools