Tuesday
Banning ‘not seen, not heard’ phone policies would be foolish, MPs told
Government under pressure to go further with its restrictions on phones in schools – but unions warn of the cost of solutions such as introducing lockable pouches for devices
Heads demand funding for ‘crumbling’ school buildings
School leaders warn of ‘ageing buildings that aren’t even warm or watertight’ as the NAHT prepares to debate the issue of funding for the school estate at its annual conference
Monday
The arts must not be reduced to day trips, warns NEU
The arts are too often sidelined in favour of English and maths, says NEU president during event calling for ‘restoration’ of arts to the curriculum
Supply agency fee capped at £55 per day under DfE ‘mandate’
New policy aimed at saving schools money is welcomed, but heads’ union points out that fewer supply staff would be needed if teacher recruitment and retention were improved
7 key findings from annual academy trust accounts report
The DfE’s sector-wide report and accounts show deficits rising, higher staff costs and millions of pounds of extra financial support
Friday
Primary assessment: what are pupils tested on and how do they perform?
From the Reception Baseline Assessment to KS2 Sats, primary pupils take a range of assessments. Here’s what each involves, why it exists and how results compare nationally
What putting the phone ‘ban’ into law would mean for schools
With nearly one in 10 secondary teachers saying that phone use disrupted their most recent lesson, will the government’s planned legal change on phones in schools help?
Wednesday
McVittie review: No evidence of antisemitism at Bristol Brunel Academy
Independent review finds that lobbying groups did not influence the school or trust in the decision to postpone a Jewish MP’s visit last year
Primaries face £288m shortfall next year due to drop in pupils
The DfE has not given schools enough support to manage the risks associated with falling pupil rolls, National Audit Office warns
