Schools

Barran ‘worries’ teachers ‘don’t believe’ pledge to cut workload

Academies minister said she hears that 'teachers don't feel appreciated'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Former Newham head leaves Star Academies after a year

Mouhssin Ismail was tasked with getting more disadvantaged children into elite universities

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
SEND

Council criticised over ‘turn the tap off’ EHCP referrals plan

Norfolk council has acknowledged the phrasing was 'unhelpful' as campaigners fear it will ration support

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Headteacher turnover still higher than pre-Covid

New analysis reveals leaders are continuing to leave the sector amid 'a general lack of contentment'

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

How robots are helping anxious pupils go back to school

Schools are now using the AV1 devices as part of their attendance strategy

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Tutoring

DfE to reopen tutoring spend return form after ‘difficulties’

One head said the process was 'taking up an unacceptable and disproportionate amount of time'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
RAAC

RAAC: Keegan under fire over holiday and ‘portacabin’ claims

Education secretary slammed for going on holiday after ministers advised to close RAAC schools (and saying children 'prefer portacabins')

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Grammar school told to stop demanding tenancy documents 

Rules to crackdown on admissions fraud asked for papers from 'approved letting agent' to 'ensure parents had link to...

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Schools

Ministers seek schools safeguarding tsar

The new post would help roll out social care reforms to strengthen the education sector's role

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth