Heads ‘overwhelmingly negative’ about new Ofsted inspections
Revamped Ofsted inspections have left headteachers feeling “overwhelmingly negative” about the visits with some vowing to quit the profession, an independent survey has found.
Why is the government celebrating 1,900 fewer teachers?
The DfE says it has recruited 4,654 new teachers towards it election pledge target of 6,500. But the latest workforce data shows 1,900 fewer teachers this year. Daniel Kebede scrutinises the government’s claim.
Colour-coded Ofsted ratings ‘put teachers at risk’
Ofsted’s new colour-coded school report cards are putting teachers at risk, a report has found.
Don’t conflate Send and bad behaviour, Bridget Phillipson tells teachers
The education secretary said ‘inclusions bases’ designed to support children with complex needs were being misused to punish disruptive pupils.
Will schools close as temperatures hit 38C in the June heatwave?
A new wave of scorching temperatures next week is set to bring significant discomfort for millions of school children packed into busy classrooms.
Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after Welsh school abuse payouts
Being forced to eat dog biscuits off the floor was part of life for young children at an educational referral unit, former pupils have said.