Hanson Academy: Turning around the school no-one wanted Delta is overhauling a Bradford academy, but questions remain over the former ‘orphan’ school’s 11-year wait for a sponsor
In short supply: Cover costs soar as teacher shortages and illness bite Investigation: Schools sound the alarm as finances hit by education’s shrinking workforce
DfE loses £10.3m in unclaimed free school VAT refunds Department admits tax was not claimed back for nine trusts’ free school projects by the HMRC deadline
Free school meals change could add thousands to schools’ incomes Leaders urged to help children previously ineligible due to their parents’ immigration status register for support
DfE ‘repurposes’ cash for £500m energy efficiency fund Money promised for capital projects to improve energy efficiency is being funded from a DfE underspend
Speed read: DfE energy-saving tips and £500m funding rules Schools told to do energy ‘spot checks’, and should spend new efficiency upgrade cash this financial year
School cuts campaign to focus on plight of special schools Unions’ website will refocus on the funding woes of special schools and post-16 institutions after claiming victory in the autumn statement
Autumn statement school funding boost: What you need to know Just how generous is the funding boost? And what about support with energy costs? Everything you need to know …
New ESFA chief vows ‘culture shift’ to ease trust fears Watchdog must avoid jumping to ‘punitive measures too quickly’, but ‘laser-like’ focus on financial management justified