Leaders vow to shun minimum service levels for schools But DfE refuses to say whether schools will face action for failing to issue work notices to striking staff
Leaders slam ‘sham’ anti-strike law consultation Schools given just 150 characters to comment on controversial minimum service level laws, and must pick a preferred option
DfE south west regional director leaves for council job Hannah Woodhouse to depart the DfE after seven years
Reduced cash threatens ‘invaluable’ alternative provision pilot AP specialist taskforces provide mental health professionals, family workers and speech and language therapists
Ministers mull putting solar panels on disused school land Plan would allow schools to generate their own electricity, says Baroness Barran
Still no RAAC cash as schools ‘sidelined’ in autumn statement Treasury documents also suggest a £600m underspend on education capital projects last year
Teachers striking over pupil assaults demand ‘zero-tolerance’ 10-day exclusions Union reports four physical assaults in the last two weeks alone at troubled Oasis Isle of Sheppey
DfE rejected special school for county slammed over place shortage Inspectors said Hertfordshire had ‘widespread and/or systemic failings leading to significant concerns’ about SEND children
Treasury plans apprenticeship levy funding restrictions Move could affect viability of teaching apprenticeships