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Chief inspector Amanda Spielman says the current grading system is 'entirely in line' with the models used by other public sector inspectorates

Racism in Scottish schools is ‘normal’, with teacher-on-teacher racism ‘the elephant in the staffroom’, says keynote speaker

Suspension rate for disadvantaged pupils almost four times higher than non-disadvantaged peers, government data shows

Amanda Spielman's final report as the watchdog's chief inspector contains warnings about the legacy of Covid and the impact of staff shortages on schools

The results from the second year of the multiplication tables check have been released, showing a slightly wider gap for pupils with EHCPs

A fracturing of the social contract has led to persistent absence and poorer pupil behaviour, Ofsted's 2022-23 annual report has warned

A school leaders' union report also says 4 in 5 members lack confidence in the inspectorate

Academies minister also acknowledges that small primaries have 'tighter' finances than larger secondaries

Watchdog's director of education says the planned changes will allow complaints to get to the independent adjudicator more quickly

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has set out the government's spending plans in the Autumn Statement – but there is little of note for schools

All schools need to be welcoming and should recognise the benefits of bringing in more pupils with SEND, says government official

Regional director says five-year high in schools looking to convert is also due to trusts making a strong case, along with concern over 'viability' of smaller schools

Female secondary headteachers earn £3,908 less a year on average than their male counterparts, an analysis reveals

Teachers need more training to support digital media literacy and reduce the impact of phones on children's education and wellbeing, MPs hear

A teacher shortage in the north east of Scotland is leading to subjects being watered down or removed from the school curriculum entirely

Former education secretary was given an 'illusion of ownership' due to lack of confidence in his ability, the Covid inquiry hears

Charity that was previously contracted to support government free schools policy issues warning as it launches £1m innovation fund

A five-week summer break and a two-week October holiday are proposed, but a school leaders' union says it is 'bewildered' by the plans

Beyond Ofsted inquiry also calls for immediate pause to routine inspections to allow the watchdog to 'regain trust'

An Institute for Public Policy Research report calls for MAT-level inspections, an end to inspection grades and a new DfE approach to school improvement

What did the 2023 Autumn Statement have in store for schools, and how did the sector respond?

The Public Accounts Committee says the DfE's failure to provide basic information on the scale of RAAC is 'shocking and disappointing'

With many school governors thinking of leaving because of the pressures of the role, the NGA is launching a national debate about making it a paid position

The watchdog says it is right to expect schools to be doing all they can on attendance but acknowledges there are factors beyond their control