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Schools already appear to be engaging in depressing box-ticking exercises ahead of September’s new Ofsted framework

It’s great the Tory leadership hopefuls are promising cash – but will headteachers ever see any of it, asks Michael Tidd

We’re in the final stretch to summer, says Michael Tidd – there’s just reports, the production, sports day, transition...

As we see a return to a wider focus on all foundation subjects at primary, Sats results may dip for a few years, says Michael Tidd

Every Ofsted inspection is looking for something different – schools should be wary of shifting their focus after hearing stories of what’s happened elsewhere

As Sats week gets underway for Year 6, their peers can’t be noisy and can’t access learning support, says Michael Tidd