Wednesday
Ofsted delay: Sir Martyn’s and Bridget Phillipson’s letters
Read the full exchange between the Ofsted chief and the education secretary on the ‘regrettable’ and ‘disappointing’ delay in the watchdog providing its consultation response
DfE proposes changing who is included in school support staff body
The DfE is consulting on excluding certain staff – including MAT leaders – from the new School Support Staff Negotiating Body
Dame Christine Gilbert to be appointed chair of Ofsted’s board
Former chief inspector, who led a major review into Ofsted, has been selected as chair of the schools watchdog
Tuesday
Cutting EHCPs ‘treats the symptom not cause’ of SEND crisis
A parliamentary inquiry into solving the SEND crisis heard evidence today from school leaders and research experts. Here is everything you need to know
DfE sets out how schools can ‘safely’ use AI
New guidance for schools on using AI can help to cut teachers’ workload, says the government
Spending Review 2025: what schools can expect
A funding increase for schools is expected to be announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves this week – but experts question how much of a difference it will make
Thursday
7 teacher workforce trends you need to know
The latest government census includes data on the size and characteristics of the workforce, and what’s happening with teacher recruitment and retention. Tes has the key points
Primary schools not included in DfE’s 6,500 new teacher target
Government confirms its target will only be based on teachers in secondaries, special schools and colleges
Five key challenges for schools on international teacher recruitment
The DfE has commissioned research into international teachers and trainees to understand barriers to recruitment and retention
Academies now outnumber LA schools
The DfE has published its latest census data on schools and pupil characteristics. Here is everything you need to know
