Friday
New ungraded inspections risk inconsistency, trusts’ leader warns
Steve Rollett, deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts, has raised concerns about Ofsted’s new ‘focus areas’ approach in ungraded inspections
Pupil absence: why regulating the holiday market would help schools
Most parents would consider taking their child on holiday during term time. A government review of the exorbitant prices of travel during school holidays is the answer, says ASCL’s general secretary
New register rules could make attendance issues ‘worse’
Leaders raise concerns about new statutory attendance rules that they warn can penalise disadvantaged students or those with SEND
Thursday
Bringing science to the heart of DfE decision making
A member of a new Science Advisory Council for the Department for Education outlines why it’s vital that insights from the frontline of science inform the department’s strategy
The ‘mature MAT’ era has arrived - here’s where it goes next
A new National Governance Association report outlines why the multi-academy trust movement is ready to evolve again
EYFS: could school-based nurseries work?
The government’s plan to open thousands of new nursery classes in spare space in schools is ambitious but full of promise, writes Helen Pinnington
Wednesday
How the DfE attendance mentor scheme will work
The programme director overseeing the delivery of the government’s new attendance scheme outlines how it will work for those involved – and how it could benefit all in the sector
Private school VAT rules ‘not fit for purpose’
In a letter seen by ÌÇÐÄVlog, the Independent Schools Council says HMRC guidance regarding VAT on school fees is ‘confusing’
It’s time all exam marking came with annotations
Without insights into markers’ decisions to reward or penalise aspects of a student exam paper it’s hard to know whether to challenge a mark or not
Tuesday
A legacy for leaders: ‘Why we need to be more Tim’
Authors of a new book celebrating the life and work of Sir Tim Brighouse explain why his ideas, ethos and enthusiasm are needed as much as ever to drive education forward
Let’s link learning to career opportunities throughout school
Schools should have a clear and regular focus on how their curriculum links to careers to help boost life outcomes for young people, says Oli De Botton
