Opinion

Teacher top-ups: a solution to under-performance in Northern schools?

Ofsted’s annual report for 2014/15 highlighted an educational gap, not only between primary and secondary, but also between the...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Safeguarding compliance – has the education recruitment sector been lucky so far?

The education sector spends millions, even billions (if you read some reports) per year on supply teachers and support...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News

UTCs need ‘radical improvement’ to survive – Wilshaw

University Technical Colleges need “radical improvement” if the model is to survive, Sir Michael Wilshaw has said. The Ofsted...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

It’s official: Amanda Spielman approved as Ofsted chief inspector

Amanda Spielman has been approved by the Privy Council as Ofsted’s next chief inspector, the government has confirmed. The...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

School loses high court bid to gag Ofsted publishing ‘inadequate’ inspection report

A free school has lost a high court challenge to gag Ofsted from publishing a damning inspection report –...

John Dickens
John Dickens
News

Ministers to meet with Ofsted over omission of sexism from inspection handbook

Ministers will meet with Ofsted to discuss a “cohesive response” to sexual harassment and bullying in schools after the...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Ofsted gains 3 new non-executive directors

An academy director, retired college principal and business leader have been appointed as new non-executives for Ofsted. The new...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Nicky Morgan confirms Spielman choice for Ofsted chief inspector

Education secretary Nicky Morgan has confirmed she will press ahead with plans to appoint Amanda Spielman as chief inspector...

John Dickens
John Dickens
News

Fury over Spielman rejection ramped up by Morgan aide’s letter

Education heavyweights have today publicly backed Amanda Spielman to be the next Ofsted chief inspector after a cross-party group...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker