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DfE sets out £800m SEND teacher development contracts
The government’s spending plans could include the creation of national SEND CPD programmes, with contracts expected to be awarded to providers next year
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CST calls for changes to DfE bill over pay flexibility
The Confederation of School Trusts is 'very concerned' about the schools part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Ofsted considers longer safeguarding inspection insights
Binary judgements for schools on safeguarding are likely to remain, although they could change from ‘effective’ or ‘ineffective’ to either ‘met’ or ‘not met’
Defined list of teacher responsibilities ‘not helpful’, says DfE
The DfE has responded to recommendations from the previous Commons Education Select Committee on how to address the teacher recruitment and retention crisis
Free swimming lessons essential in all primary schools, minister told
Concerns raised over number of pupils leaving Scottish primary schools unable to swim, with sport minister unable to provide any figures
Providers get £41m to deliver combined ITT and ECF framework
ÌÇÐÄVlog previously revealed the four providers that had been selected to deliver the rolled-together Initial Teaching Training and Early Career Framework
How many private school pupils have joined Edinburgh state schools?
It was predicted that the introduction of VAT on private school fees would have a disproportionate impact on the capital’s schools – we reveal the latest figures
Phillipson: ‘Floor but no ceiling’ on teacher pay
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson answers MPs' questions on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, SEND and more
Cambridge International: Qualifications uptake hits all-time high
The international exam body says entries for its November series grew by 7% on 2023, with more students taking Cambridge exams in 2024 than in any previous year
‘No urgency’ in DfE to tackle SEND ‘emergency’, MPs warn
The government needs to take urgent action to address the SEND crisis and explain how its vision for inclusive education will be achieved, says public spending watchdog
Disadvantage gap: 9 things DfE told MPs
Early years premium to be continually reviewed, schools being chased on missing pupil premium plans, and seven other things officials said in Parliament
The 5 key priorities for the NPQ and ECF reviews
Sector experts offer their views on what the two recently announced reviews need to focus on to truly help teachers and leaders – both now and in the future
Ofsted to investigate why pupils with SEND are leaving education
Reviews will focus on pupils not in school, those receiving a part-time education and those who are severely absent
Sir Kevan Collins promoted to leading DfE role
Sir Kevan, previously school standards adviser at the Department for Education, will 'challenge and scrutinise' ministers as lead non-executive director
Concern as Ofsted fails to name schools trialling report cards
Watchdog urged to be more transparent about trials of new school inspection system if it wants to rebuild trust with the profession
Government will review ECF and NPQs
DfE appoints an expert steering group to advise how National Professional Qualifications can be reformed
Deadline set for action on ‘glacial’ contact-time policy
Three-and-a-half years since ministers promised to cut teachers' weekly class-contact time by 90 minutes, Scottish teaching unions have set a tight deadline for progress
Matt Hood to leave Oak National Academy
Co-founder of the resources platform is to step down as chief executive, ÌÇÐÄVlog has learned
Tell schools how they’re being judged on progress, DfE warned
Exclusive findings reveal huge variety in schools' approaches to tracking progress, with most leaders saying they will struggle without P8
Get ‘head out of sand’ over Higher history, Gilruth told
Calls continue for an independent review into the drop in the Higher history pass rate after survey of teachers is ‘overwhelmingly critical’ of SQA’s internal investigation
NEU to launch indicative ballot over 2.8% pay rise recommendation
Union could move to formal ballot if teachers show willingness to take industrial action over pay
November GCSE resits: Fall in students passing English language
Just over a third achieved the grade 4 needed in GCSE English language in November 2024 resits
Small drop in absence ‘but still a long way to go’
Pupil absence fell slightly last term, government data shows, but headteachers' leaders warn investment in support services is needed
Schools bill passes second reading as Phillipson praises trusts
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill was heavily scrutinised during a fractious debate in Parliament. Here's everything you need to know
What did Jenny Gilruth say today about school funding?
The extra £29m for ASN should be spent on staff, says education secretary, who also stressed importance of funding to close attainment gap continuing beyond 2026 election