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Survey highlights the difficulties faced by schools in spotting the collapse-prone concrete, as DfE admits it has doubts over some school checks

The watchdog says it will not schedule inspections at schools on the Department for Education’s list of settings with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete confirmed

Teacher and school leader union leaders warn of a ‘vicious cycle’ of under-recruitment

The government has published a full list of the schools confirmed to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete as of 30 August

School leaders’ union says government is ‘pointing finger of blame’ at schools based on flawed information

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’

Criticism comes as education secretary Gillian Keegan says that about 450 schools with suspected RAAC will be surveyed in next two weeks

With over 150 schools already identified as requiring action to guard against the risks from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, here’s what the guidance says

Early years leaders have voiced frustration at yet another ministerial change, with Claire Coutinho replaced after just 10 months in the job

The DfE has announced plans on school attendance, including changes to reduce ‘confusion’ over the controversial B code for off-site education

A new NPQ, part of the government’s SEND plans, will be available from autumn 2024 and is primarily for Sendcos, school leaders or aspiring Sendcos

Long-awaited SEND reforms will be tested in 32 areas of the country, which have been named today