News

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

Recent
Most read
Most shared
Recent
Most read
Most shared

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