Curriculum review

‘It’s refreshing Labour isn’t thrusting random vision on sector’, says Francis

Curriculum review chair says government's approach means her review won't 'tip the sector over'

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
School buildings

DfE officials ‘concerned’ over school building impact of Grenfell bans

Warning government action against firms could hit 'every' school project, amid 'concerning' DfE emails

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Pensions

MAT backtracks on ‘dangerous’ pension changes, unions claim

England's biggest MAT will no longer roll out controversial pension plan from September, NAHT says

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
safeguarding

DfE promises delayed KCSIE guidance ‘this month’

New version of safeguarding guidance will only feature 'technical changes', despite previous promises of 'substantive' updates

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
School Leadership

Headteacher associations join forces in national network

Group aims to 'mobilise' leaders and give heads stronger policymaking voice

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Baker Clause

New compliance checks to spot schools flouting Baker clause

But those breaking the rules won't be named and shamed

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Academies

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?

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Schools

Government promises new school complaints guidance

Ministers drawing up advice for both schools and parents, as new research launched to tackle issue

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
SEND

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...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks