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This week’s education news round-up includes the secrets of exam-paper processing; fears about next week’s A-level results; and pressure on Ofsted to recognise schools that support pupils in poverty

Ofsted inspectors should take into account the ‘unequal burden’ on schools that provide food and other essentials to families living in poverty, says report

This week’s education news round-up includes the two main teacher unions accepting the government’s pay offer, a warning of strike action over workload and teacher training providers under ‘enormous pressure’

A new analysis of Ofsted ratings provides evidence for restoring councils’ right to build new schools, says the Local Government Association

The next government should also set up an independent curriculum body and extend free school meals, according to heads’ union ‘election manifesto’

This week’s essential education news includes a record number of school suspensions, analysis of the teacher pay deal and the challenges facing the next head of Ofsted

Less than half of the first areas to be inspected by Ofsted on their SEND support get a top grade, while ‘significant concerns’ were found in one area

DfE behaviour tsar Tom Bennett has criticised Ofsted for suggesting suspensions and exclusions were too high in a multi-academy trust report

The school inspection system is widely seen as broken – so, can it be fixed, or is Ofsted too far gone to save?

This week’s education news round-up includes reaction to the new teacher pay offer, the announcement of the government’s chosen candidate to take over at Ofsted and concerns over the accuracy of Sats marking

Sir Martyn Oliver says ‘prioritising inclusion and aiming for the highest standards in all areas’ will remain his key principles when he is in charge of Ofsted

English, maths and history feature heavily in Ofsted deep dives, but music and technology receive relatively little scrutiny