Milton Keynes College
Former official claims closing ESFA 'bad news for transparency and fairness', but others welcome the change
Cash injection expected to help charity 'supercharge' existing music programme
Dame Rachel de Souza uses statutory powers to ask schools about their provision and barriers to supporting pupils
Special unit assembled in DfE to work on Labour's manifesto commitment, but concern grows over speediness of plan
New Ofsted reports from next September will focus on schools’ context, their inclusivity and on pupil happiness and wellbeing
New regional teams pledged in Labour manifesto will be rolled out from early 2025
Academy trust leaders, a SEND consultant and exams expert among those appointed to work with Professor Becky Francis
But scheme will not see schools receive direct funding to help them adopt new technology
But union warns against stigmatising schools in disrepair 'through no fault of their own'
