Help thy neighbour, or else! Outstanding schools to be punished for not supporting local failures
Top schools which do not support failing schools in the neighbourhood could be downgraded by official inspectors, the head of Ofsted has warned. Sir Michael Wilshaw said that head teachers from high-performing schools should…
Inquiry reveals evidence of illegal school exclusions
Today Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children’s Commissioner for England publishes findings from her School Exclusions Inquiry in her report, “They Never Give Up On You”. It finds most schools work hard to cater for troubled students. …
New award to raise university aspirations of all pupils
Schools Minister Nick Gibb today announced a new national award scheme to recognise the top achievers in every secondary school in England – and those showing great potential. He said that the “Dux”…
Keeping the wolf from the door – Can schools expand curriculum while facing funding drop?
In what some would say was a proactive move, and others cite as another lot of hot air, education secretary, Michael Gove commissioned a comprehensive review of vocational education in England. The final…
Ofsted Chief Inspector calls for rapid improvement in literacy
Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, will today issue a national challenge to drive up stalled standards of literacy and English. Addressing a group of outstanding teachers and literacy experts in London…
‘i can c u now’ – New Plan to enable pupils to book school nurse by text or email
Young people could soon be texting their school nurses for appointments in a new drive to improve health in schools, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. It is part of a new plan…
Professor Nutbrown’s interim report on early education and childcare qualifications
Professor Cathy Nutbrown today published an interim report which explores how to help people working in the early years to improve their skills, knowledge and development. Professor Nutbrown is considering how to strengthen…
New computer science GCSE will give students the ability to design their own apps
Students will learn how to develop mobile apps as part of a new GCSE developed by AQA and supported by Microsoft. This is the first time that Microsoft has partnered directly with an…
What do Your Staff Really Think of You and Your Team?
It has always fascinated me, the boundless enthusiasm with which vitriol is aimed at SLT, and the gulf that seems to exist between “proper” ,or “career” teachers and those who have shinned up…
Overhaul of alternative provision to fix ‘broken system’ and improve standards for vulnerable and disadvantaged children
New teachers to train as behaviour specialists in Pupil Referral Units. Ofsted to challenge schools on their use of alternative provision. Pupil Referral Units to benefit from academy freedoms. A new generation of…
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