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The chief inspector was correct that schools have suffered under austerity – and that some are still inefficient

The growing group of critics who worry that Ofsted inspections are increasingly inconsistent is wide-ranging – and it is not obvious how the inspectorate resolves this problem

EBacc, Teach First, academies – the Conservative Party election manifesto leaves us guessing, says Jonathan Simons

With Tories questioned about spending cuts in education, the new Spending Review begins to look like an election pledge, says Jonathan Simons

The Budget offered little hope to schools – but next year’s Spending Review could bring more cash, says Jonathan Simons

Spending a larger proportion of our international development funds on education would help the UK compete globally, and help the world be a better place