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A MAT director explains the changes that need to be made to protect schools from the rising number of parent complaints, especially those that cross the line

With Ofsted’s consultation on its proposed changes to school inspection coming to an end, the watchdog’s director of strategy and engagement outlines its key insights so far – and how it is adapting its plans as a result

The deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts reveals the key recommendations in its response to Ofsted’s consultation on proposed changes to inspections

The costs of reforming the SQA and Education Scotland are set to exceed funding, reveal the minutes of the group overseeing the changes

Education secretary responds to NASUWT concerns over United Learning Trust’s pension plan

Former education secretary Michael Gove and former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman have been awarded peerages today after being nominated by the Conservatives

With the government pledging to recruit 6,500 new teachers, it needs to focus on more flexibility and better representation, argues Dame Alison Peacock

Plan to create new classifications for special schools sparked a legal challenge by parents that was backed by headteachers

A national conversation about mobile phone use, online harm and the ‘damaging impact’ it has on young people is much needed, says NEU general secretary

A survey by the children’s commissioner also found that the majority of schools surveyed already have policies in place restricting mobile phone use

Councils’ high-needs debts are the result of an underfunded national SEND system, says new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services

Early engagement in maths is linked to better outcomes in the subject later on – and CPD is the way to embed research-informed practice in EYFS, says Sue Evans