Governance

Government sets out healthy food plans after consultation received mixed views on a range of proposed restrictions

Schools are advised that progress scores will not be affected, but heads voice fears about ‘additional stress and workload’

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The number of appeals reaching a panel has dropped again, shows DfE data published today, as pupil numbers continue to decline

Schools tell Tes they have been left with little time to implement significant policy changes on safeguarding, enrichment and attendance after the DfE released substantial updates late in the summer term

With the government planning trust-level inspections, the National Governance Association warns against judging MATs by looking at the overall performance of their schools

In a Tes webinar exploring the role of chairs in academy trusts, the idea of paying trustees is proposed to improve accountability – but fears are raised over a new ‘drain’ on stretched budgets

Tes explains the system of grading for exams in England and what can be done if marks do not appear to reflect students’ work

The commercial director at Thinking Schools Academy Trust explains how it has used KPIs to oversee the overseers – and the positive impact this has had

Speaking on a panel with the author of the review into the Neet problem, the former Conservative education secretary says Bridget Phillipson is right in prioritising school readiness

As she steps down as CEO of Ark after 22 years, Lucy Heller gives Jon Severs an exclusive rare interview about her views on trusts, politics and the post-Covid period in schools

Trust improvement isn’t just about addressing your weaknesses – it’s also about finding ways to enhance your strengths, says this senior MAT leader, who explains the benefits of inviting external scrutiny