General
Thursday
28th Mar 2024
Welsh heads warn of ‘us versus them’ inspection
In response to research highlighting school leaders’ concerns about inspection, Estyn points to feedback showing that it is viewed ‘positively’ by heads
Over 1 in 4 teacher trainee applicants are from overseas
ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis of government data shows an increase in international applicants to ITT courses six months into the academic year
Major investment in buildings and SEND needed, warns PAC
Spending watchdog highlights the state of school buildings as a problem caused by government’s ‘lack of forward thinking’
Wednesday
27th Mar 2024
Pupil premium allocation details delayed
Government says the delay is because of a problem identifying Reception pupils who qualify for the funding
Oak reveals curriculum partners for 9 more subjects
Two academy trusts are among the partners named today by resources provider Oak National Academy as it extends into more of the national curriculum
‘Unexplained’ school moves spark call for transparency
More than 30,000 students in one year group had experienced an ‘unexplained’ transfer between secondary schools, research shows
Tuesday
26th Mar 2024
‘Devastating’ fall in number of schools winning capital funding
Just 866 projects will benefit from the Condition Improvement Fund this year – down from 1,033 last year and 1,408 the year before
Teacher pay falls by more than public sector as a whole
IFS says cuts to pay of higher earners in the public sector has contributed to recruitment and retention problems
Sex education curriculum ‘failing young people’, say MPs
There is an ‘absence of authoritative advice’ about sexual health for young people, warns Women and Equalities Committee
Friday
22nd Mar 2024
Schools must convert in groups to claim academy support grant
Under new criteria for an academy conversion grant, schools will not receive £25k funding unless they convert in groups of three or more
Lynne Neagle appointed new Welsh education secretary
She replaces Jeremy Miles as new first minister Vaughan Gething unveils his ministerial team during a crucial period for Welsh education