Compliance

Academies minister says the DfE is ‘worried about the support some primary schools are getting from their local authorities’

Tes’ education news round-up this week includes more schools in deficit as a result of rising costs, new guidance on technology and schools’ support pact for Ofsted inspections

An outstanding school understands that leadership must not be limited to those in the most senior promoted roles, says secondary depute head Ed Carlin

The DfE has published its long-awaited draft transgender guidance. Here are the key details for schools

New research into parent opinions on education shows a more rounded curriculum is in demand – and it could be achieved with an extended school day, say these leaders

Everything you need to know about the Department for Education’s Teachers’ Standards

This week’s essential education news includes criticism of the DfE’s response to teacher shortages, a defence of Ofsted judgements and flexible working ideas for schools

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

The growing trend of teachers posting classroom videos can create issues for schools, students and staff, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael

School leaders’ unions say the education secretary’s ‘pursuit of a headline’ over RSHE could damage people’s faith in schools

By failing to align with the Achieving Best Evidence guidance used by police and social workers, schools risk inadvertently collecting evidence that may be undermined in court

This week’s essential education news includes a sharp rise in Ofsted reports changed after school complaints, criticisms of Rishi Sunak’s plans for a British Baccalaureate, and 27 new schools being added to the list of those containing RAAC