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Ofsted boss makes huge promise ahead of inspection changes
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The Independent UK
1 min read
Short tempers and legal threats: UK teachers report rise in problem parents
Rudeness, social media posts and AI-generated complaints among issues harming staff wellbeing, union survey finds
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Ofsted speak out on ‘quiet curse of low expectations’ amid staunch defence of new report cards
Ofsted’s new report card system launched in November despite warnings from teaching unions it would hit staff mental health
The Independent UK
5 min read
Revealed: the new affordable commuter hotspots in Great Britain
The lowdown on journey times, season ticket costs and average house prices in places you should know about
The Guardian - UK
20 min read
Could joining the state sector be an option for private schools?
Private schools in England are facing new financial realities. Following the UK general election in July 2024, the new government introduced VAT on school fees and removed charitable business rates relief for independent schools. At the same time, staffing costs have continued to rise. Employer national insurance contributions have increased,…
The Conversation
6 min read
Voices: The Ofsted SEND scandal that shows the public was sold a lie
COMMENT: For too long, schools were able to hide behind one-word appraisals – now they cannot simply get rid of SEND students who challenge the data, writes Ofsted’s former chief inspector, Michael Wilshaw
The Independent UK
5 min read
Schools gender guidance step forward but cannot be completely foolproof – Cass
The draft, which is out for consultation, has been proposed after the 2024 Cass Review and last year’s Supreme Court ruling.
Evening Standard
7 min read
‘Gender guidance could drive wedges between schools and parents’ – Tory peer
The newly-proposed guidance is different to the draft guidance published under the Conservatives.
Evening Standard
5 min read
‘How is the death of a child not enough? Cameras in nurseries is only way to prevent this from happening again’
Genevieve Meehan, known as Gigi, suffocated to death after being placed face down on a bean bag for over an hour
The Independent UK
6 min read
Ofsted inspection overhaul introduces major change for headteachers
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The Independent UK
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