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It has been claimed that the changes could ‘stifle innovation’.

The inspectorate has faced criticism following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

This is the most flat-out week of the year, which leaves families dragging themselves towards the finish line, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The transformation of a local authority school into an academy is supposed to lead to school improvement. This seemed to be the case at Mossbourne Victoria Park academy in Hackney, at least in terms of its results and good-behaviour policies.

Observer investigation into London school has sparked an inquiry into allegations that teachers harmed mental wellbeing of children

The UK government is putting money into early years education in England. A funding boost of £75 million is intended to increase the number of staff and places for children in nurseries.

Government says allegations ‘deeply distressing’ as dossier of allegations grows in wake of Observer investigation into Mossbourne schools

Fewer children go to school on Fridays, suggesting that parents are keeping them at home, schools inspector has said

Using part-time timetables for pupils as a long-term solution is ‘unacceptable’, Sir Martyn Oliver said.