DfE promises delayed KCSIE guidance ‘this month’ New version of safeguarding guidance will only feature ‘technical changes’, despite previous promises of ‘substantive’ updates
Headteacher associations join forces in national network Group aims to ‘mobilise’ leaders and give heads stronger policymaking voice
New compliance checks to spot schools flouting Baker clause But those breaking the rules won’t be named and shamed
Ofsted reveals how it will inspect schools’ AI use Inspectors will not check tech use as a ‘standalone’ part of inspections, but will look at its impact on outcomes
Pilot of SEND tech device ‘lending libraries’ for schools launched DfE says £1.7m scheme will benefit up to 4,000 schools across up to 32 local authorities
Who are the CEOs batting for Labour’s schools bill? Labour’s schools bill has been heavily criticised, but who are the CEOs who support the bill – and why?
Government promises new school complaints guidance Ministers drawing up advice for both schools and parents, as new research launched to tackle issue
12 teacher training providers set for reaccreditation Twelve institutions that lost teacher training accreditation following a bruising market review are on course to be reaccredited
1 in 20 pupils now have EHCP after numbers rise again New data shows 11 per cent yearly rise in number of pupils with education, health and care plans amid government reform plans