Friday
What we’ve learned from our inquiry into the SEND crisis
MPs have heard that more teacher training and better partnership working are essential for improving our SEND support system, says the chair of the Commons Education Select Committee
Teacher trainers warn Ofsted plans will cause confusion
Ofsted’s proposed toolkits for the inspection of initial teacher education are ‘underdeveloped’ and likely to lead to ‘unacceptable variations’, says NASBTT
Thursday
How safeguarding leads fall into the regional inconsistency trap
Discrepancies in the ways councils receive safeguarding referrals make the job of a DSL ever harder. Experts tell Ellen Peirson-Hagger how a more streamlined system would help staff to better protect children
Let’s nurture the ‘green shoots’ of curriculum creativity
Moves to bring more creativity to the classroom are to be welcomed – but how we assess these skills needs careful thought, says Pearson’s Katy Lewis
Wednesday
SQA awarding and accreditation functions ‘must be split’
In response to pressure from opposition MSPs, the education secretary says there is ‘no simple solution’ and looking for alternatives would ‘delay education reform’
Ofsted’s inspection changes should be thrown out
Two former senior inspectors set out why, even with Ofsted admitting that its proposals need tweaking, the watchdog’s plans will not be fit for purpose
3 ways to tackle the rise in complaints against schools
A MAT director explains the changes that need to be made to protect schools from the rising number of parent complaints, especially those that cross the line
Tuesday
Ofsted: We know we need to improve our inspection plans
With Ofsted’s consultation on its proposed changes to school inspection coming to an end, the watchdog’s director of strategy and engagement outlines its key insights so far – and how it is adapting its plans as a result
CST: 5 ways Ofsted should rethink its inspection plans
The deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts reveals the key recommendations in its response to Ofsted’s consultation on proposed changes to inspections
