Thursday
Oak chief ‘can’t guarantee’ new UK body will hit DfE deadline
Exclusive: Oak’s principal admitted the creation of the new arm’s-length body was a ‘complicated process’
Stem teacher shortages increase as demand jumps
Pressure of the last few years was ‘sapping the passion that drives people to the profession’, says Stephen Morgan
Additional learning needs in Wales: what is changing?
An expert lawyer lays out the implications of the new ALN system that is replacing the previous SEND system
Zahawi: No new regulation ‘burden’ on MATs
Education secretary promises that the government’s Schools Bill plans for multi-academy trusts will not restrict their freedoms
Growth ‘most likely’ challenge for academy leaders
New research into academy trust leaders’ priorities also reveals concerns about recruitment
Monday
Heads ‘deeply disappointed’ at lack of free school meal extension
Government rejects plan to make more pupils eligible for free school lunches
Lockdown pupils not ready for secondary school, warn teachers
Heads are concerned that pupils moving between stages are ill equipped socially and academically for secondary school – and Sats data will not help assess pupil ability
Friday
Somerville: No guarantees on use of extra non-contact time
Education secretary gets rough ride after failing to offer assurances that additional 90 minutes will be for preparation and planning
Need to know: Exam malpractice, ‘stuck’ schools and behaviour
A roundup of ÌÇÐÄVlog’ most popular articles this week, including tackling exam malpractice, the DfE’s plans for schools ‘stuck’ with low Ofsted ratings and the benefits of banning shouting by both pupils and staff
DfE widens global hiring scheme amid teacher shortages
A new DfE service will encourage teachers from all countries to apply for qualified teacher status in England
