Politics

Council chief: ‘We’re not interested in making life difficult for academies’

But new Association of Directors of Children's Services president says schools need to be 'where the children are'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Teacher aims to extinguish Wrack’s NASUWT leadership bid

History teacher Luke Akhurst seeks branch nominations in attempt to force a contested election

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Schools told to provide breakfasts for ‘half the price of a Greggs sausage roll’ – ASCL president

Headteacher will take aim at education secretary for 'smorgasbord of policies' but lack of 'vision'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Revealed: The forgotten schools policies

'Well overdue' fire safety guidance update among seven missing government consultation responses

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Matt Wrack tipped for NASUWT general secretary

Ex-FBU leader is union executive's pick to replace Dr Patrick Roach this year, Schools Week can reveal

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Committee slaps down DfE over ‘rushed’ schools bill timetable

Government's approach has prevented full scrutiny of sweeping reforms, say MPs

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Government can get schools bill right by heeding CEOs’ concerns

Feedback from trust leaders reflects a more nuanced picture than just 'for' or 'against'

Freddie Whittaker
Ernest Jenavs
Politics

‘Lower your tone’: The DfE’s account of THAT Birbalsingh meeting

Government's minutes claim education secretary had to ask head to 'allow me to finish my sentences', amid repeated interruptions

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Schools bill: Academies may need permission ‘to build a bike shed’

Schools would need to get written permission for any change of building - including any 'wholly or mainly' enclosed...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker