Schools

‘Elite’ sixth forms: Will they work?

Councils question plans to open new 16 to 19 free schools, while leaders warn expansion could affect existing provision

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Academies

Legal threats and governor revolts: Inside the mass academisation of Catholic schools

The Catholic MAT drive boosts the DfE's flagging academy agenda, and dioceses say schools are reaping rewards - but...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Academies

Fewer than 1 in 100 schools affected by ‘levelling-up’ academies plan

DfE wants 'successive' 'requires improvement' and 'inadequate' schools moved into MATs

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Ofsted swoops after brawl in school canteen on TikTok

School receives unannounced visit following complaints from parents

James Carr
James Carr
Schools

‘Investment area’ schools have £19m of repairs cash cut

Shake-up of school condition allocation grants will leave trusts, councils and dioceses tens of millions worse-off

Tom Belger
Tom Belger and Samantha Booth
Opinion

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not

The government's new policies will allow every child to benefit from education, no matter where they live, says Robin...

Freddie Whittaker
Robin Walker
Schools

DfE clamps down on loophole allowing fraudsters in classrooms

New banning powers would also apply to ex-teachers and those in online schools

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Politics

Police won’t investigate DfE Christmas party, but Sue Gray findings withheld

Party was allegedly instigated by Gavin Williamson to 'thank staff' and attended by Susan Acland-Hood

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Academies

DfE restructure delays advisory board election results

Ministers are considering adding a ninth regional schools commissioner

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker