DfE
The latest news and analysis on the Department for Education and the secretary of state for education, including new policy, legislation and appointments
Tuesday
28th May 2024
Show how music is ‘adequately funded’, Walker asks DfE
Department for Education also criticised by music specialists for ‘misleading statements’ to MPs, in a letter seen by Tes
Dismay as DfE confirms no teacher pay decision before election
Union and academy trust leaders warn situation means schools can’t plan their budgets for September
Friday
24th May 2024
Ofqual: Bauckham is DfE choice for chief regulator
The government’s preferred candidate to lead Ofqual has held the role of interim chief regulator since January
Schools ‘can’t plan budgets’ because of election pay delay
Heads fear a decision on teacher pay rises will now not be made until after the election in July, ASCL warns
Regional directors and trust decision making: what you need to know
Trust and academy decisions are made by regional directors appointed by the Department for Education. This guide tells you how the system works
Thursday
23rd May 2024
Schools told by DfE that building repair cash put on hold
Trusts are informed that DfE funding that was approved is now on hold – just days before building work is due to get underway
Exclusive
Weekly round-up: Teacher demands for the general election
Tes’ essential education news this week includes calls for change in the school system ahead of the general election and pressure over teacher pay
Wednesday
22nd May 2024
What can schools expect from a July 2024 election?
With a general election announced for 4 July, we look at the main political parties’ plans for schools if they win power
Unions urge DfE to immediately publish STRB report
There is ‘no good reason’ to delay publishing the pay review body recommendations, say four unions
DfE to research risks posed by older school buildings
Headteachers’ leaders say they hope researching building risks leads to DfE ‘correcting perpetual underinvestment in the school estate’