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
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
Spin-off academy trusts can solve rural school dilemma, say LAs Council plans seen by Schools Week will boost ministers’ hopes for ‘orphan’ 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
Are all schools really getting extra funding? Critics accuse ministers of ‘levelling down’, particularly in areas such as London
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’
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 does’
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’
DfE’s ITT reforms adviser joins Teach First board Will Bickford Smith previously taught via the education charity, before leading the controversial reforms in government