Management

Investigation launched into the running of multi-academy trusts

15/03/2016 - 11:58

An investigation into the performance, accountability and governance of multi-academy trusts (MATs) has been launched by the House of Commons Education Committee.

Sixth form teachers strike deemed lawful by High Court

15/03/2016 - 11:50

The planned sixth form teachers’ strike has commenced despite a legal challenge from the government claiming it to be unlawful.

Academy heads' pay not always justified, says Wilshaw

11/03/2016 - 12:36

The large salaries enjoyed by chief executives at some of England’s academy chains is not justified by the performance of the schools they run, Sir Michael Wilshaw has said.

Scotland college teachers announce strike dates

10/03/2016 - 11:47

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) Further Education Lecturers’ Association have announced more details concerning a planned series of strikes.

Teacher recruitment ad complaint ruled out

09/03/2016 - 16:18

The Get Into Teaching campaign advertisement, which prompted a number of complaints from education bosses who claimed the advert exaggerated teachers’ pay, has been excused by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Half of GCSE and A level exams still unfinished with four months to go

08/03/2016 - 11:59

According to data from exams watchdog Ofqual, just 66 of 156 specifications have been accredited, leaving 58 per cent of exam papers still in draft form.

Wilshaw urgently calls for good leaders

03/03/2016 - 14:33

England urgently needs to recruit good leaders for its schools says Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw.

Pupils’ attainment improved by teaching assistants, research suggests

26/02/2016 - 12:06

The work of teaching assistants in schools has been shown to improve pupils’ attainment in two studies funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).

New powers for intervention in failing schools approved by Parliament

24/02/2016 - 17:03

New powers that will allow quicker intervention in schools deemed as failing or coasting have been approved by Parliament.

Disabled children isolated during playtime, charity says

24/02/2016 - 16:46

According to a new report by Sense, children with disabilities are often excluded during playtime because playgrounds and playgroups are unaccessible.

Investigations launched into 21 illegal schools

17/02/2016 - 12:04

According to a statement by Children’s Minister Edward Timpson there are currently 21 schools being investigated in England by the Department for Education (DfE).

NUT calls for end to SAT’s following widespread criticism

17/02/2016 - 12:02

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has called for this year’s SATs to be suspended, after a number of complaints were submitted against the system.

Accuracy of baseline assessment questioned in report

12/02/2016 - 09:46

Baseline assessments for four-year-olds are unreliable and can cause disruption in a child’s start to schools, a new report claims.

Exceptional school leaders recognised by Ofsted

11/02/2016 - 16:57

Sir Michael Wilshaw has written letters to three ‘exceptional’ school leaders to congratulate them on their significant improvement in schools.

Academy boss’s salary hits £400k

10/02/2016 - 12:05

The salary for Sir Daniel Moynihan, the Harris Academy chain’s chief executive, has reached £395,000-£400,000 after a recent salary rise, according to reports from the Guardian.

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