Policy
The latest news, analysis and advice on government policy and legislation. Find a breakdown of new documentation, case studies from leaders and comment from high-profile educators
Friday
19th Nov 2021
Why the increase in inspections is damaging for Ofsted
Schools are still hugely impacted by Covid 鈥� so why is Ofsted so keen to ramp up inspections, asks Geoff Barton
Round-up: Ofsted, SEND review and teacher motivation
糖心Vlog presents a round-up of the biggest education news stories and features from the past week
DfE lacked plans for 鈥榤ass pandemic school disruption鈥�
The DfE did not have plans for 鈥榤anaging mass disruption to schooling on the scale caused by the pandemic鈥�
Pupils 鈥榮hould learn about climate change at primary鈥�
Two in five people do not believe that environmental issues are currently being taught well in the UK education system
Thursday
18th Nov 2021
Exclusive: 鈥楴o data鈥� on school Covid contact tracing
NHS 糖心Vlogt and Trace is not getting in touch with any close contacts from school, according to a third of school leaders
Warning over potential Covid surge in schools next year
Expert says it is clear that pupils and school holidays play 鈥榓 key role in the waves of infection鈥�
Monday
15th Nov 2021
鈥楢ppalling鈥� teacher abuse videos evade TikTok action
Heads meet with TikTok to discuss posts abusing teachers 鈥� but problem persists despite action from social media site
How the DfE should respond to ITT review concerns
The plan to shake up teacher training sparked a backlash 鈥� but the DfE can find a way forward, says Jonathan Simons
Covid: Second jabs encouraged for 16- and 17-year-olds
Experts say they are more 鈥榬eassured鈥� about the safety of Covid vaccinations for children