Tuesday
Schools ‘not rushing’ to join MATs despite White Paper push
A record low proportion of governors and trustees want to take on the role of chair, National Governance Association survey also reveals
Mobile phones mentioned in just 2% of Ofsted reports
This year the government announced that Ofsted would inspect schools’ phone policies as part of a major crackdown on devices – but ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis reveals that such policies are rarely mentioned in inspection report cards
Warning over 2-week half term ‘piecemeal revolution’
One in seven state schools in England has opted for a two-week October half term this year, prompting an academic to warn of a ‘postcode lottery for families’
Monday
Ofsted: Teachers invited to share views on how inspection should change
The former inspectors behind the Alternative Big Listen survey are now asking for input from the sector on how Ofsted can, once again, try to improve its approach to inspection
What’s happening with the SEND reforms?
We’ve had a change in government since sweeping reforms to the SEND system were set out earlier this year. Where does that leave the plans?
Friday
Ofqual chief warns against ‘undiscriminating’ AI use in schools
Sir Ian Bauckham tells the Confederation of School Trusts’ annual conference that ‘outsourcing’ student thinking to AI is an ‘assault’ on human potential
Ofsted to recruit more inspectors with MAT expertise
Multi-academy trust inspections could begin ‘later in 2028’, says leading Ofsted official
Ofsted to pilot independent complaints system
New complaints service will be able to make recommendations about grading to Ofsted’s chief inspector
National curriculum consultation delayed until ‘later this year’
School leaders voice frustration as delay to consultation on study and subject content confirmed
Free breakfast in schools ‘could worsen child obesity’
Scheme risks giving pupils ‘unnecessary’ second breakfast – but can also improve attainment and behaviour, research finds
