Fairer funding formula for schools welcomed
NAHT has welcomed government proposals to pave the way for a more straightforward funding formula for schools. Announcing the plans today, Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, said he proposed to begin…
‘England has weak support systems for schools’
Schools improve best in an “open and positive” climate. England’s school leaders face a tougher time raising standards and helping the most disadvantaged because this country has “very weak system supports”, a leading…
UNISON calls on Minister of State to block unprecedented privatisation of FE college
“The wholesale privatisation of our education system is coming another big step closer” said UNISON, the UK’s largest union today (26 March). The claim is in response to reports that a federation which…
More than half of heads considering leaving
More than 60 per cent of secondary school leaders say that government policies are having a detrimental effect on standards of education for young people, according to a ASCL/TES survey of 1,800 secondary…
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”…
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…
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