General
Tuesday
7th Nov 2023
Not-in-school register omitted from King’s Speech
Ex-minister ‘disappointed’ that not-in-school register is not mentioned in the King’s Speech setting out government’s planned legislation
‘Most’ Ofsted grades align with exam results
The findings follow concern that Ofsted judgements place too little weight on test and exam performance by schools
Friday
3rd Nov 2023
Scottish school strikes called off after support staff pay offer
Offer will be put to Unison Scotland members in coming weeks, meaning more strike action has been averted for now
Teachers quizzed over sanctions for failing to report sex abuse
Home Office seeks school staff views on proposals for a mandatory duty to report child sexual abuse
DfE workforce strategy delayed amid ‘uncertainty’
Sunak’s Advanced British Standard plan is among factors blamed for delayed publication of the teacher recruitment and retention strategy
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DfE issues ‘absurd’ threats to trusts with improving schools
Education leaders raise concerns as schools are labelled as ‘coasting’ after being upgraded by Ofsted
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Thursday
2nd Nov 2023
School support staff unions agree £1,925 pay deal
But heads’ leaders warn the settlement is likely to ‘further exacerbate the funding pressures’ many schools are facing
Is punishing bullying ‘counterproductive’?
One behaviour expert says it is ‘tragic’ that a Scottish council is ruling out sanctions when it comes to bullying – but a parents’ organisation has applauded its approach
Weekly round-up: Teacher workload and Covid masks row
This week’s essential education news includes schools’ actions to cut workload and controversy over Gavin Williamson’s stance on masks in schools during Covid
Schools close as Storm Ciarán hits
Schools move to remote learning across southern regions as severe weather warnings remain in place across the region