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Ofsted inspection reforms do not go ‘far enough’, school leaders’ union warns
The inspectorate has faced criticism following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.
‘No ceiling’ to what school leaders can pay teachers under reforms – Phillipson
It comes amid fears that academies would lose existing freedoms which allow them to offer higher salaries to staff.
‘Lost generation’ at risk of leaving school without vital Send support, MPs warn
Whether children receive support depends too much on their postcode, or how well families can navigate the system, the Public Accounts Committee said.
Ofsted to meet parents of Send children to understand why they are not in school
It comes as proposed legislation is seeking to remove the automatic right for parents to home educate their children if they are at risk of harm.
Deadline for applications for primary and pre-school places in Northern Ireland is next week
Around 40,000 applications for primary one and pre-school places for September 2025 are expected
St Patrick’s, Maghera make it three in a row as they take their 20th Corn Uan Uladh title
St Killian’s, Garron Tower were put to the sword as St Pats stormed to another schools camogie title
School reforms show Britain ‘back under union control’, says Badenoch
The Conservatives have described Labour’s proposals on schools as ‘educational vandalism’.
Teaching union to launch indicative ballot of members over pay
Members of the National Education Union will be asked if they would be willing to take industrial action over the Government’s proposed pay offer.
Hundreds of schools closed across northern Scotland as weather warning extended
A Met Office yellow alert for ice and snow is now in place until 10am on Friday.
Schools face tight budgets as rising costs may outstrip growth in funding – IFS
State schools in England could struggle to cover their costs in the next academic year, a report has suggested.