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Some critics of the Schools Bill claim it is a move by ‘The Blob’ to centralise educational power – but Sam Freedman explains why such talk risks undermining important work to bring order to the academies landscape

Exclusive: Oak’s principal admitted the creation of the new arm’s-length body was a ‘complicated process’

Pressure of the last few years was ‘sapping the passion that drives people to the profession’, says Stephen Morgan

An expert lawyer lays out the implications of the new ALN system that is replacing the previous SEND system

Education secretary promises that the government’s Schools Bill plans for multi-academy trusts will not restrict their freedoms

New research into academy trust leaders’ priorities also reveals concerns about recruitment

CEO of the Institute of School Business Leadership explains why the new school resource management strategy underlines how vital the role of a school business professional has become

Government rejects plan to make more pupils eligible for free school lunches

Heads are concerned that pupils moving between stages are ill equipped socially and academically for secondary school – and Sats data will not help assess pupil ability

Education secretary gets rough ride after failing to offer assurances that additional 90 minutes will be for preparation and planning

A roundup of 91¶¶Òõ’ most popular articles this week, including tackling exam malpractice, the DfE’s plans for schools ‘stuck’ with low Ofsted ratings and the benefits of banning shouting by both pupils and staff

A new DfE service will encourage teachers from all countries to apply for qualified teacher status in England