Politics

Ex-DfE adviser Lehain becomes think tank head of education

The former New Schools Network chief left his government role last month after less than a year

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Long-awaited EEF phonics study shows ‘disappointing’ progress

But EEF urges caution over findings on government-approved Ruth Miskin phonics scheme as trial hit by problems

Schools Week Reporter
Donna Ferguson
Schools

School caterers turn to processed foods as cost and supply issues bite

A survey of catering providers by LACA shows the quality of school dinners is likely to worsen

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Academies

Spin-off academy trusts can solve rural school dilemma, say LAs

Council plans seen by Schools Week will boost ministers’ hopes for 'orphan' schools

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Attendance improves, but de Souza says it’s still not good enough

The latest official estimates put attendance rates nationally at 94.6 per cent in the week from September 12

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Are all schools really getting extra funding?

Critics accuse ministers of 'levelling down', particularly in areas such as London

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Politics

Schools minister pledges pupil premium probe

Gullis said he feared some schools spend the £2.6bn grant 'in ways that the funding is not intended'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Crisis charity reports surge in school teachers at risk

'Poor children are a particular source of distress for educators, it hits teachers in a way that little else...

John Dickens
John Dickens
Schools

DfE property arm eyes hundreds of school sites for housing

LocatEd told by department to assess 316 school sites for potential selloff, with more 'expected'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker