Schools

DfE faces legal challenge over how it handles pupil data

Campaign group says department has 'repeatedly' failed to explain how it is meeting data protection law after damning 2020...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

School meals price rises leave bitter taste

Leaders forced to swallow extra costs or pass the increase on to parents

Freddie Whittaker
Donna Ferguson
Schools

Languages ‘attainment benchmarks’ proposed to boost GCSE take-up

DfE will appoint panel to draw up non-statutory guidance for languages education for 7 to 14-year-olds

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

‘Untenable’: Council schools in deficit soar as costs keep rising

Policy experts said the dire situation could 'force' local authorities to 'relinquish' their maintained schools

Freddie Whittaker
Donna Ferguson
Schools

Inspectors gave clean bill of health to schools where children were sexually abused

Seven-year inquiry identifies 'many shortcomings' in systems of protection, regulation, oversight and enforcement

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Schools

Revealed: The winners of the Nasen Awards 2022

Eighteen schools, individuals and organisations recognised for work supporting children with SEND

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Vital special school rejected over plan for flats

The case reveals stumbling blocks for homes on school sites as the government renews its bid to sell school...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Keeping their heads? School leader turnover rises by a third

'We’re seeing the resumption of a downward trend in leadership retention'

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Use empty school buildings for childcare, says de Souza

Children's commissioner also calls for an extended school day to address gaps in provision for older children

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker