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Confederation of School Trusts raises concern that the definition of stuck schools can include a school that got a less-than-‘good’ Ofsted grade before a trust took it on

‘Explosive’ changes to school admissions have divided education leaders. Amid warnings about school closures, a loss of parent choice and ideological battles, ÌÇÐÄVlog looks at the likely impact of the legislation

DfE warns that special schools are 8,000 students over capacity and highlights that fewer than one in 10 mainstream schools have specialist provision

There were 611,000 unfilled primary places in 2023-24, DfE data shows

Chief inspector tells parents that schools have the power to ban phones ‘and should ban them’

The DfE’s risk protection arrangement scheme provides coverage for injuries at work, legal liabilities and damage to property. A lawyer explains a revision to the scheme that schools should be aware of

Research report highlights need for more pastoral and mental health support to improve attendance

New guidance sets out what transactions may be considered ‘novel, contentious and repercussive’ amid a row over one academy trust’s plan for an alternative pension scheme

Headteachers’ leaders call on the chancellor to use her spring statement to address a £3.6bn shortfall in funding for school buildings

Ofsted’s plan for inspection report cards will cause greater anxiety for heads and make judgements less reliable, warns ASCL

Law firm launches action on behalf of NASUWT members, warning that some teachers have been left waiting for months for pension valuations

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she does not ‘recognise’ reports claiming that ministers are considering ending universal infant free school meals