Wednesday
Cyberattack leads to online leak of schools’ data
Theft of 320,000 files from a council network in Bristol directly affects dozens of local schools but full picture has still to emerge
Powell: Ofsted inspection consequences ‘need to change’
In her first accountability hearing as education secretary, Lucy Powell also tells MPs about her plans for technical education routes, SEND reform timelines and her views on AI marking
Lessons on spotting fraud to be offered in schools
PSHE Association backs classroom drive to combat exploitation by scammers, with police playing a central role
GCSE in Ukrainian to start in schools within 2 years
England’s largest exam board is developing a qualification that is due to run in schools from 2028, with the education secretary saying it will help Ukrainian students ‘connect to their heritage’
Why schools should join MATs: the compelling proposition of belonging
The next phase of academisation isn’t just about improving struggling schools – it’s about showing successful schools that we’re stronger together, writes CST chief Leora Cruddas
We can’t let labels define children’s life chances
The Milburn review says we can identify children ‘at risk of becoming Neet’ at age 5 – but attaching such a label to a child this young isn’t helpful, writes REAch 2‘s Andrew Rigby
Have schools abandoned ‘gifted’ children?
Calls to reinstate a version of England’s Young, Gifted and Talented programme have lately been getting louder, but are such schemes really the best (or most inclusive) way to support the most academically able? Holly Korbey investigates
Tuesday
Danger of edtech ‘Wild West’ for schools, warns minister
Government is worried about edtech platforms using ‘gamification’ to increase screen time, says education minister, and it is looking at a code of practice for products
SEND reform bill unlikely to be published until new year
Government adviser suggests bill will be published early in 2027 and also says the DfE is considering how it can create a curriculum ‘that young people can succeed in’
What QTS changes mean for your school’s recruitment
From September 2027, all schools – including academies – must ensure teachers have QTS. Hannah Senel-Walp sets out the implications of this change
Nearly all of teacher pay rise set to be wiped out by inflation
ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis of new OBR inflation forecasts suggests the two-year pay deal will deliver almost no real-terms increase, as school leaders warn rising costs are undermining budgets
Cambridge International brings forward A-level results day
School leaders say exam board’s decision to issue international AS- and A-level results almost two weeks earlier will reduce ‘anxiety’ and ‘unnecessary pressure’ for students
