Schools bill: The 15 new laws proposed DfE outlines new powers to intervene in academy trusts and allow councils to force conversion of their schools
DfE boss: Tutoring league tables ‘not a stick to beat schools with’ Susan Acland-Hood also reveals ongoing discussions about Randstad’s contract, which ends this summer
Budget to meet ‘parent pledge’ next year, schools told Schools told to consider how to ‘factor in’ the white paper policy when setting budgets
Schools brace for Covid exams disruption as pupil anxiety rises Invigilator shortages, requests to sit exams in separate rooms and Covid infections cause major headache for heads, says union
Queen’s Speech to announce new academy intervention powers Schools bill to implement white paper reforms will be introduced in the next year
3-week SEND review extension after accessible versions finally published Children’s minister said a ‘full, fair, open consultation is key to vision for more inclusivity’
New Schools Network to close after losing free schools contract Charity says its original mission ‘has been achieved’ as board announces plans to wind up operations
Schools see rise in ‘incel’ extremism Prevent referrals Leaders are hold parents’ evenings about emerging misogynistic ideology, while others train staff to recognise its language
New ‘national baccalaureate’ could ease sense of exams ‘failure’ Trust proposes new qualification to give all students a record of accomplishments between 14 to 18