Thursday
The over-simplified writing framework sidelines the key message
While there is much to applaud in the new primary writing framework, it deals with the most critical part of writing as an afterthought, argues Megan Dixon
Ofsted seeks to address schools’ fears about new inspections
Watchdog will host a series of webinars on new-style inspections after announcing that schools will only get half a term’s notice on its finalised plans
EHCP tribunals: why schools’ struggles must guide SEND reform
If the government’s plans for tackling the SEND crisis are to be successful, it has to look at the difficulties that the tribunal process is creating for schools, finds Ellen Peirson-Hagger
Wednesday
Bridget Phillipson reveals the principles that bind together reform agenda
The education secretary Bridget Phillipson delivered an end of academic year speech to an event in Westminster. Read that speech below.
Revealed: the 20 leaders in DfE’s MAT chiefs group
The new advisory group, due to meet for the first time next week, includes the leaders of many of the biggest academy trusts, an email seen by Tes reveals
Shield ‘anxious’ heads from Ofsted fears, Cruddas tells trusts
With government planning a series of major education reforms, academy trusts must tell a ‘stronger story’ about their work, says Confederation of School Trusts’ chief executive
What primaries in poor communities need from Labour
The government has pledged to break the link between a child’s background and their future success, but what do headteachers in England’s poorest communities need to help make this a reality? We speak to several to find out
DfE ‘lacks coherent plan’ to boost teacher recruitment
It is not clear how the government intends to fulfil its promise to recruit 6,500 more teachers, an MPs’ committee warns
Tuesday
DfE launches ‘phonics-inspired’ primary writing framework
The new framework is set to be revised if DfE changes the national curriculum following the current review
Heads need more support to make most of PEF, finds study
The ‘promise of freedom’ that Scotland’s Pupil Equity Fund gives to headteachers ‘may be illusory without a reliable evidence base’, researchers say
Primaries could get intensive DfE support for Reception
The government is planning to provide three different levels of support for pupils in Reception through its RISE teams and English and maths hubs
