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Proposed changes to exam re-marking could harm pupils’ futures, union warns

18/03/2016 - 11:58

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference have warned that pupils could be harmed by Ofqual’s proposals to make it harder for schools to successfully challenge GCSE and A-level grades.

Ofqual announces extra checks for maths A-level standards

16/03/2016 - 11:20

Ofqual has announced plans to include extra scrutiny over the standards of new A-level maths papers, examining the levels of difficulty the papers currently test.

Wilshaw calls for better leadership in schools

10/03/2016 - 11:46

Sir Michael Wilshaw, chief inspector of Ofsted, has claimed that poor leadership in schools is putting off Teach First graduates from continuing in the profession.

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.

Applications open for £180k Ofsted chief inspector role

24/02/2016 - 12:23

Applications have officially opened for the next Ofsted chief inspector, offering a salary range of £170,000-£180,000.

Manchester and Liverpool school performance declining, Ofsted warns

23/02/2016 - 12:45

Michael Wilshaw, Ofsted’s chief inspector, has voiced concerns about the declining secondary school performance and pupil attainment in Liverpool, Manchester and surrounding areas.

One in seven West Midlands children unable to write, ITV reports

19/02/2016 - 15:12

The latest figures from the Department for Education (DfE) show one in seven children in the West Midlands are unable to write at the expected level after leaving primary education, ITV has said.

Doubts cast over US Ofsted chief

18/02/2016 - 11:43

Further doubts have been cast over the potential for an educator from the United States (US) to take up the position as Ofsted chief inspector when Sir Michael Wilshaw steps down, according to reports from TES.

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).

Morgan exploring US for next Ofsted head

15/02/2016 - 11:52

It has been understood that Education Secretary Nicky Morgan is exploring the possibility of appointing an expert from the US as the next head of schools inspectorate Ofsted.

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.

E-Act academy trust ‘not good enough’, says Ofsted

09/02/2016 - 11:45

The E-Act academy trust chain has been criticised by Ofsted as ‘not good enough’, specifically regarding its lack of progress in enabling pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Ofsted calls for more action on maintaining safety of alternative school pupils

09/02/2016 - 11:42

Ofsted has called for clearer guidance on how to safeguard pupils being educated in schools that are operated by ‘alternative providers.

England’s largest academy chain is ‘failing too many pupils’, Ofsted warns

04/02/2016 - 11:48

Ofsted has warned that England’s largest academy chain, the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), is ‘failing too many pupils’.

Response to new Ofsted short inspections ‘largely positive’, Wilshaw says

29/01/2016 - 11:24

The response to Ofsted’s new short inspection system for schools judged as ‘good’ has been ‘largely positive’, according to Ofsted’s chief inspector.

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