Firm given ‘value for SEND’ contract slashed council care plans Concern £1.5m government scheme is ‘simply cost-cutting exercise’
Warning over ‘cruel’ school funding ‘have and have nots’ MPs urge government to ‘thoroughly investigate’ regional divides
The schools resisting ministers’ all-academy land ambitions Schools Week looks at the areas that have thwarted ministers’ decade-long academisation drive
Teachers observed on ‘curriculum intent’ as Ofsted focus seeps into classroom One in five teachers report receiving feedback on curriculum intent following a lesson observation
Government to set 2030 target for all schools to become academies But white paper is likely to kick decision on forced academisation down the road
DfE scales back school Covid attendance data collection Schools will only have to fill out educational settings status form weekly from Monday
Ofsted delays ECF and NPQ provider inspections Full inspections of lead providers will start from spring 2023
Government ‘gaming the figures’ on £24m breakfast club scheme Freedom of information data shows over half of the clubs involved so far are not new
Schools left to decide on turning away pupils with Covid symptoms Unions say schools are in an ‘impossible position’ as Covid requirements ease, with fears of conflict with parents