Schools

Councils seize millions earmarked for special schools

Special schools are being starved of extra cash that instead is being passed on to their mainstream counterparts

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

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

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Competition watchdog consults schools on SIMS break clause

ESS SIMS will allow schools to apply for a break clause from three-year software contracts amid an ongoing CMA...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

DfE names and shames leaders banned from running schools

A list of 25 leaders banned from management and governance roles could help schools avoid them while recruiting

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Extend NLG programme to ‘good’ LA schools, review of reforms suggests

Evaluation of reformed governance support scheme finds 'positive' impact, but delays revealed and calls for 'preventative' expansion

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

DfE plans language hubs expansion with £14.9m funding

A new 'centre of excellence' will be established to work with up to 25 'hub' schools

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Chartered College launches membership for teaching assistants

New associate membership recognises 'the important role of TAs, while providing a community of professional support'

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Grammar school ordered to pay back £1.5m in overclaimed maintenance cash

Single-academy trust 'knowingly took decisions to utilise funding on works beyond the scope of the approved bids', probe finds

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Guidance on supporting trans children in schools: 7 key findings

Unofficial guidance from unions and sector bodies aims to help schools meet their legal duties while supporting trans children

Amy Walker
Amy Walker