Spending review 2021

Spending review: What schools can expect as pay freeze lifted

School leaders welcome end of pay freeze and new SEND funding, but fear no extra cash for wage rises...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Facial recognition systems off the menu as schools reverse plans

Schools rethink approach after data privacy watchdog advises 'less intrusive' policy

James Carr
James Carr
Covid

The councils forced into school Covid action

11 councils are advising all schools in their areas to reintroduce Covid classroom measures

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
News

Police called in as anti-vaxxers ‘grab’ pupil at school gates

Education leaders have branded the behaviour as 'utterly unacceptable'

James Carr
James Carr
Covid

Covid vaccinations in schools lag behind demand

Experts are now calling for walk-in centres to boost the inoculation of 12 to 15-year olds

James Carr
James Carr
Diversity

Academy CEO diversity audit: More women bosses, but work to do

Campaigners have offered a 'cautious welcome', but note there is room for huge improvement

James Carr
James Carr
Covid

Council urges immediate stricter Covid controls across all schools

Staffordshire is believed to be the first local authority to recommend bringing back such wide-ranging measures

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Covid

School admission appeals flexibilities extended again to September 2022

Changes to the way appeals process works extended for another year, albeit with slightly different wording

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Government urged to prioritise teachers amid fuel crisis

Union warns fuel shortage will cause ‘serious difficulties’ for education provision

James Carr
James Carr