Policy
The latest news, analysis and advice on government policy and legislation. Find a breakdown of new documentation, case studies from leaders and comment from high-profile educators
Friday
24th Jun 2022
We need to clear the debris to see the joy of teaching
Too much gets in the way for teachers to enjoy the job, and that’s impacting recruitment and retention, says Jon Severs
This year’s GCSE league tables put schools in a quandary
The DfE is pressing ahead with its plan to publish GCSE league tables this summer, despite widespread opposition in the sector. Given that schools have been affected differently by the pandemic, it raises awkward questions about how leaders should promote their success
London’s educational success story must not be allowed to wane
Efforts to revitalise education in London have had a huge impact over the past 20 years – but risk being undone if the focus slips, says Sam Freedman
Warning over ‘knee jerk’ response to fix ECF
Exclusive: Allow schools and trusts involved in Early Career Framework delivery to build on first-year learning, says leader
Friday
17th Jun 2022
Revealed: the 91¶¶Òõ Schools Awards 2022 winners
The 91¶¶Òõ Schools Awards ceremony was held in person for the first time in three years and celebrated the amazing achievements of schools and teachers
DfE sets out new rules on pupil absence fines
Planned new government standards would mean fines have to be considered if a pupil has 10 unauthorised absences in a term – including being late
Need to know: Exam error, DfE academy plans and teacher sayings
A roundup of 91¶¶Òõ’ most popular news and features articles from the past week, including a ‘totally unacceptable’ GCSE exam paper mistake, the DfE’s plans to hold academy trusts to account and the things teachers shouldn’t say
Is this the ‘death knell’ for many school business leaders?
The government’s updated school resource management strategy offers support for school business leaders – but it also appears to put their role in jeopardy, says Hilary Goldsmith
In education, it’s the small ideas that can make a big difference
Blue-sky thinking is all well and good – but sometimes in education, a tweak is all that’s needed, says Helen Amass