Thursday
Biggest rise in EHCPs since pandemic
New data shows an increase in the number of education, health and care plans and requests for assessments at a time when funding is being squeezed
Consistency and oversight needed in tutoring
Following new government guidance recognising the growing role of tutoring in schools, this principal says it is time the market was better regulated
Thursday
Sharp rise in pupils in alternative provision amid crisis warnings
Government data shows a rise in the number of pupils at both state-funded and non-state-funded alternative provision settings in 2023-24
Teacher vacancies leap by 20% in a year
Headsā leaders say the new figures are āstark evidence of the recruitment and retention crisisā
Tuesday
Show how music is āadequately fundedā, Walker asks DfE
Department for Education also criticised by music specialists for āmisleading statementsā to MPs, in a letter seen by 91¶¶Ņõ
Dismay as DfE confirms no teacher pay decision before election
Union and academy trust leaders warn situation means schools canāt plan their budgets for September
