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Exclusive: Schools Bill ‘clarification’ by DfE just adds to confusion, say governors

The latest safeguarding guidance reminds schools of the importance of an ‘appropriate adult’ during police investigations involving pupils – this is how the role works

In both primary and secondary settings, exam integrity must be upheld. However, there are many ways this can be undermined and teachers need to know what to look out for and how to report it – as we explain in this detailed guide

The new version of Keeping Children Safe in Education has been released and comes into effect in September 2022. We round up the key information schools need to be aware of

National review into the murders of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson says schools’ role in safeguarding should be strengthened

An inspection consultation from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which responds to major social issues from the past two years, will put pressure on private schools – but that’s just what the sector needs, says Libby Nicholas

The Independent Schools Inspectorate has launched a consultation around how it plans to inspect association independent schools from September 2023. Their chief inspector-CEO outlines the thinking behind the new proposals

DfE says new powers are needed as it has not always been able to adequately intervene in failing multi-academy trusts

Founding CEOs of MATs are moving on and a new generation, with a different set of skills, is being appointed, finds Zofia Niemtus. But what will it mean for pupils, parents and teachers?

Ministers also set to legislate to require schools to have attendance policies

The 13 government SEND advisers will work in areas where inspections have found concerns

SEND provision in overseas schools was hit hard by the Covid crisis but, as a result of the scale of the challenge, new insights and innovations came to light that helped those still developing their provision to evolve quickly