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
Schools

DfE removes trans charity Mermaids from school wellbeing resources

Department said move was precautionary amid ongoing investigation into safeguarding allegations

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Matchmaker trusts to help DfE improvement drive

Seven institutions awarded £646k contract to broker support for struggling schools

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

DfE hikes teacher training bursaries, but budget still £70m less than 2020

Increase in bursaries in shortage subject represents tacit admission slashing support last year was a mistake

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Long-awaited EEF phonics study shows ‘disappointing’ progress

But EEF urges caution over findings on government-approved Ruth Miskin phonics scheme as trial hit by problems

Schools Week Reporter
Donna Ferguson