Yesterday
Microsoft outage: schools scramble amid day of disruption
Schools relying on pre-digital forms of communication as mass unavailability of Microsoft services forces ‘snow day’ response
Amid the noise, Ofsted inspectors continue to do a vital job
While the inspectorate has been dogged by issues recently, for inspectors on the ground, the work carries on in the best interests of pupils, says FDA chief Matt Newman
Schools face ‘dramatic drop in pupil premium’, leaders warn
Expansion of free school meals creates an ‘impending cliff edge’ that could hit funding for the most disadvantaged schools, say trust finance chiefs
Only 1 in 6 SEND area inspections gets positive outcome
Majority of inspections published in 2026 show pupils with SEND face inconsistent experiences, with some reports containing warnings over lack of inclusion in schools
‘Ill-equipped’ RHSE teachers struggle with subject’s full content
Schools may lack the expertise to protect children from misogyny, pornography and AI, warns charity after exploring staff views on relationships, health and sex education
Thursday
Restricting GCSEs to two years makes inclusion ‘more challenging’
The government’s clampdown on GCSEs being taught early will affect more than a quarter of schools, findings suggest
Nearly 600 schools have joined new trusts since the start of 2026. Where did they go?
Tes tracks where schools that have converted, transferred trust or merged this year have ended up
Schools seek guidance on what to do with books by David Walliams
ASCL plans to discuss the issue in a meeting with the DfE after numerous MATs removed the author’s books
Teaching salaries ‘thousands less’ than comparable jobs
Research commissioned by the NEU urges the government to change how teachers move up the pay scale
Wednesday
We can’t ‘insulate’ schools from falling rolls, DfE warns
Government stops short of promising more funding for schools facing long-term falls in pupil numbers
Smart glasses shouldn’t be ‘anywhere near’ schools, says minister
Josh MacAlister has told MPs he will ‘clarify guidance’ around smart glasses amid concerns over threat posed by the technology
