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91¶¶Òõ examines the outlook for the academies sector in the West Midlands, as part of our MAT Tracker series delving into regional movements and trends

Findings suggest many qualified teachers are working as TAs, but the notion they’ll get an ‘easy ride’ is ‘well wide of the mark’, warns union leader

DfE capital advisers found that smaller trusts and SATs, in particular, often did not have the funds to employ dedicated estates specialists

Nicole McCartney will take over at the 17-school trust in 2025-26, with Marc Jordan stepping down after 15 years in charge

Sir Martyn Oliver says Ofsted’s plans for new inspections have not yet been tested because it is about to launch a ‘genuine consultation’ rather than presenting a solution

The government saw an increase in entrants to secondary ITT, but still missed its target by 38 per cent

Sir Martyn Oliver’s first annual report highlights high absence, SEND pressures and pupils receiving an unorthodox education as major challenges

More teachers will become additional support needs specialists, says finance secretary in her Budget statement – but opponents warn of a ‘huge cut’ to school funding

Government also announces it will not enter into new Safety Valve deals with councils facing deficits on SEND spending

Results from the first cycle of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study since the pandemic reflects England’s schools’ commitment to recovery, says DfE

The government should expand its plan for a not-in-school register to ensure that vulnerable children don’t ‘fall through the cracks’, says EPI report

Pay rise needed to achieve teacher recruitment target would cost government an extra £4.9bn by 2028, research warns