Compliance

Join the Tes News team as they discuss the story that has stolen the headlines this week – and why leaders fear that wider problems with school buildings could now be neglected

A new NGA survey sheds light on the issues dominating the agenda in governors meetings – and how they are responding

This week’s essential education news includes insight into Sir Martyn Oliver’s plans as head of Ofsted and all the latest on the closure of school buildings because of the concrete risk

Questions about the safety of school buildings have dominated the start of the new term, with multiple facilities closed. Here we look in detail at the RAAC concrete crisis

A letter sent to responsible bodies for schools warns that the department may be required to release a list of settings that have RAAC, including those ‘where there is still uncertainty’

Several schools in the North have said they won’t open until 11 September, and at least 50 schools in Essex have confirmed the presence of the risky building material, reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

Schools minister admits more schools may have to close areas as heads’ leader urges schools to carry out assessments

The risks from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) have been building for 70 years – here’s how awareness of the threat has unfolded

As new PE policy changes come into force this autumn term, expert Dr Vanessa King breaks down everything leaders need to know

All the key information that primary and secondary teachers need to know about the government’s curriculum guidance

Ofsted is now conducting summary evaluations of multi-academy trusts – but what do these involve? Astrea CEO Rowena Hackwood explains her trust’s experience

The school inspection system is widely seen as broken – so, can it be fixed, or is Ofsted too far gone to save?