Wednesday
Time to stop setting Sats targets
Yesterday’s KS2 results tell us it is time to put an end to arbitrary targets, says data expert
The 6 big education issues in James Cleverly’s in-tray
We look at the major challenges facing schools that the incoming education secretary needs to address
Walker resigns as schools minister
Walker’s departure from government is the latest in a string announced over the past 24 hours, including children’s minister Will Quince
Children’s minister Will Quince quits
Mr Qunice’s resignation is the latest in a string of ministerial departures over the past 24 hours, including chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid
Down Syndrome Act: Clear guidance will be key for schools
A law passed earlier this year will bring new requirements for schools on how they provide for pupils with Down syndrome – but will new, yet-to-be-published guidance clarify or confuse the situation for schools?
Monday
Hiring more overseas teachers is welcome - but iQTS needs changes
Moves to allow schools in England to recruit more staff from overseas can help to tackle teacher shortages – but there are more tools at the DfE’s disposal that it can use, argues Colin Bell, the CEO of COBIS
Coasting schools: New Ofsted rule is ‘sword of Damocles’ for heads
Headteachers’ leaders speak out over Department for Education plan to move schools that are twice rated less than ‘good’ into MATs
Friday
Schools Bill: ‘Clarity’ needed on academy powers after U-turn, say leaders
Academy leaders call for clarity and precision on legislation creating new DfE powers over academies after yesterday’s u-turn
Need to know: Oak plans, Sats fears and a DfE U-turn
Your roundup of ÌÇÐÄVlog’ most popular news and features articles from the past week, including a government deal over Oak National Academy, concerns about Sats marking, and ways to make teachers happy
