Government signals crackdown on primary truancy Primary schools have been singled out as the key to breaking the cycle of truancy that some students fall into in their teens.
Six million could lose out under regional pay Teachers outside of the south east of England could lose out if new proposals to scrap the national pay and conditions framework go ahead.
Ofsted hints at raising KS2 English target Ofsted has called upon the government to “consider" whether the end of primary school target of Level 4 is sufficiently high to provide an adequate foundation for success at secondary school.
Ofsted calls for more 'active music-making' Inspectors have reported “wide differences" in the quality and quantity of music education, and said that in some cases there was simply “not enough music in music lessons".
Autism Network will share best practice Professionals who work with students on the autistic spectrum can now access a network to share best practice.
Gove aims for performance related pay Education secretary Michael Gove is seeking advice on how he can change teachers' salaries so that they are linked to performance in the classroom.
Are thousands of children at risk? Tens of thousands of children and teachers could die unless the government acts now on asbestos in schools, MPs have been told.
CRB loophole remains a concern A loophole in proposed new legislation could enable adults who have been banned from working with children to take-up voluntary posts in schools and social clubs, a legal expert has told Headteacher Update.
Deaf charity labels cuts ‘reckless’ “Reckless" council cuts to deaf children's support could eradicate the progress that has been made in recent years, a charity has warned.
Ofsted insists on a ‘no excuses culture’ The headteacher of Downhills Primary resigns, we’re told 5,000 more are inadequate. School leaders are being exhorted to ‘bridge the gap’ and ‘raise the bar’. Is it out with partnership and in with power?
MPs brand asbestos in UK schools a ‘scandal’ A group of MPs has attacked the ongoing problem of asbestos in UK schools as a “national scandal" and urged the government to take action.
Ofsted chief wants an end to pay rises for all Only the most committed teachers should be given pay rises, the chief inspector of Ofsted has said.
Ofsted calls time on ‘satisfactory’ grading Ofsted has scrapped its “satisfactory" judgement and replaced it with the term “requires improvement".
Gove speech an ‘insult to teachers’ Headteachers and education unions have attacked Michael Gove after he said the opponents of academies are “happy with failure".
Teaching assistants’ impact questioned There should be a “fundamental rethink" in the way teaching assistants are used in schools including ending the practice of asking them to concentrate on lower performing students or those with SEN.
Map reveals holes in library support service More than half a million students could be losing out on crucial support because many areas of the country have no Schools Library Service (SLS).
Leading academic blasts government The coalition is pursuing a “lunatic and harmful" education agenda, a leading academic has said.
Behaviour checklist published A new checklist of what schools can do to instil good behaviour in the classroom has been published by the government's expert adviser on behaviour, Charlie Taylor.
Jamie Oliver calls on Ofsted to judge schools on food quality Ofsted should judge schools on the quality of their school meals in much more detail, while all schools should be growing their own food.
Calls for improved training to help looked-after pupils With statistics showing the highest number of children in care since 1987, an expert has called for improved training to help teachers better support looked-after students.
Ofsted defends plan to seek anonymous views Unions fear anonymous parent questionnaires will be ‘open to abuse’
Ofsted releases safeguarding best practice report The “rigorous" monitoring of student absence and a comprehensive programme of staff training are among the keys to effective safeguarding, inspectors have reported.
Stonewall says homophobic bullying ‘endemic’ Homophobic bullying is still endemic among pupils despite increasing awareness of the issue and more resources for schools and teachers.
Call for new asbestos laws Asbestos campaigners are calling for the government to adopt US-style laws requiring schools to tell teachers what is being done to manage the deadly substance.
SLI could have more impact than dyslexia The little-known language impairment SLI could have a greater impact on sufferers than dyslexia, new research has found.
