Tuesday
What can schools expect from Damian Hinds?
The latest government reshuffle has brought a familiar face back to Sanctuary Buildings as schools minister. What will this mean for the DfE’s approach to schools?
Gibb: ‘I will never cease to be deeply involved in education policy’
In an exclusive interview after stepping down as schools minister, Nick Gibb outlines what he’s proud of, whether he has any regrets and why he doesn’t see himself as a ‘radical’
Thursday
Ofsted ‘scorecard’ for schools and MATs explored
In response to concerns about single-word Ofsted inspection judgements, one school leaders’ union is investigating possible alternatives
The time for reviews is over, say Scottish education advisers
Slow pace of reform is holding back education in Scotland, says government’s International Council of Education Advisers
Oak National Academy: Judicial review to go ahead
High Court approves three organisations to pursue legal action against the government over establishing Oak National Academy as an arm’s-length body
ITT bursaries help recruitment - but they’re no silver bullet
Teacher training bursaries do increase recruitment but alone they can’t resolve deep-rooted supply problems, says the NFER’s Jack Worth
Tuesday
2m pupils could be persistently absent, Labour warns
Labour analysis of current school attendance trends warns the country could see a ‘lost generation of schoolchildren’ in the coming years
RICs to wind down as money diverted to support teachers
Regional Improvement Collaboratives worked across schools and local authorities, but education secretary Jenny Gilruth says their funding will ‘taper’
