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Don’t jump into early years ‘glassy-eyed’, primary leaders warned
Senior education figures set out challenges for schools interested in bidding for government funding for nursery provision
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Third of pupils with SEND report being frequently bullied
More than one in four pupils receiving free school meals also reported being bullied in recent weeks, a report finds
Wales to run media campaign to dispel inspection ‘myths’
The Welsh education minister is also calling for schools and consortia to end mock and mini school inspections
Teach First cohort more than doubles after £2k relocation offer
More than a third of Teach First’s autumn cohort of trainee teachers have been paid a grant to relocate or commute amid concerns over the cost-of-living crisis
Ofsted ‘scorecard’ for schools and MATs explored
In response to concerns about single-word Ofsted inspection judgements, one school leaders' union is investigating possible alternatives
Gibb told: ‘No evidence’ of music hubs underperforming
The Independent Society of Musicians has written to schools minister Nick Gibb claiming there is 'no evidence' the new hubs structure would result in a better offer for schools
DfE to spend £35m on temporary school buildings
The government has issued temporary accommodation contracts to limit school disruption while rebuilding and condition work is carried out amid the RAAC crisis
Weekly round-up: Teacher shortages and Ofsted warning
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
Violence in Scottish primaries not ‘a rarity’, Gilruth told
The education secretary’s suggestion that it is low-level disruption – and not violence – that is on the rise has been dismissed by primary school leaders
Ofsted announce Lee Owston as new national director
The watchdog's new national director of education will be assuming the role in January next year, alongside the next chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver
Unions demand £1.7bn extra school funding from Hunt
Four education unions have warned chancellor Jeremy Hunt that without the funding increase schools could struggle to recruit and retain enough teachers
Tablets-for-all approach criticised by Unesco expert
The Scottish government promised a device for every pupil – but such policies have been called into question by a Unesco expert
Oak National Academy: Judicial review to go ahead
High Court approves three organisations to pursue legal action against the government over establishing Oak National Academy as an arm's-length body
Breaking: Oak National Academy: Judicial review given approval to proceed
The High Court approves three organisations to pursue legal action against government over establishing Oak National Academy as an arm's-length body
School mental health support lacking, say a third of Year 13s
More than two in five A-level students could be classified as experiencing high psychological distress, suggests study
Training bursaries ‘boost teacher retention by 15%’
But education unions respond to new research by warning that 'sticking-plaster' teacher training bursaries will not fix staff shortages