Academies, Politics

DfE to correct academy claims after stats watchdog slapdown

Statistics regulator warns over 'transparency, quality and replicability' of data in 'case for a fully trust-led system' document

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics, Schools

Schools bill: The 15 new laws proposed

DfE outlines new powers to intervene in academy trusts and allow councils to force conversion of their schools

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Politics

Can we ever have an educational ten-year plan?

There's a real appetite for a clearer educational vision and long-term planning in education, writes David Jaffa, but is...

JL Dutaut
David Jaffa
Politics

Have ministers done their due diligence on the MAT-led system?

A rush to fulfil the promise of a MAT-led system carries financial risks for trusts that could undermine their...

JL Dutaut
Tim Warneford
Politics, Schools

Local elections hit schools again, but fewer used as polling stations

Schools close off rooms and turn to remote education to minimise impact of poll

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Zahawi snubs heads’ conference despite being 4 miles away

Education secretary sent video message to NAHT conference, but was in the same town while the event took place

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

£11k canapes help guests swallow Zahawi’s climate strategy

Civil servants were barred from the buffet at Natural History Museum launch event

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

Partygate making it harder to teach ‘honesty and integrity’ – union boss

NAHT's Paul Whiteman criticises 'absolute failure of political leadership'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Meet the new-look education committee

Five new MPs have joined since last July. Here's your guide to the new membership

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker