Tuesday
What the next chief inspector of Ofsted told MPs
Academy trust CEO Sir Martyn Oliver was questioned about his priorities as Ofsted’s next leader
DfE gives schools 4-day deadline to return RAAC survey
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’
Back to school behaviour: how to start strong
It’s common to experience a crisis of confidence in your classroom management after a long break, says Sam Strickland, who offers some back-to-school behaviour tips
Gibb says RAAC response is ‘world leading’
Nick Gibb’s comments come after his boss, Gillian Keegan, said she was frustrated that no one was acknowledging what a ‘fucking good job’ she was doing
Monday
RAAC: Keegan apologises for off-camera comments
Education secretary criticised for swearing and questioning why she has not been praised for her handling of RAAC safety issue in schools
Jeremy Miles: UK government ‘withheld’ new evidence on RAAC risk
Two Welsh schools will remain closed tomorrow over the presence of RAAC – education minister blames DfE for failing to share new evidence on the danger posed by the concrete
5 things teachers should know about neurodiversity
It’s a term used increasingly in schools but what exactly does it mean and how can teachers ensure that neurodiverse children thrive in the classroom? Lena Gillies explains
RAAC: Sunak ignored ‘critical risk to life’ warnings, says ex-DfE boss
Criticism comes as education secretary Gillian Keegan says that about 450 schools with suspected RAAC will be surveyed in next two weeks
Ofsted to consider inspection delay for RAAC schools
Watchdog says that schools facing significant disruption through work to make buildings safe will be treated as an ‘exceptional circumstance’
How to sustain Inset training beyond September
Back-to-school CPD should have a lasting legacy, says Alex Quigley, who rounds up pointers for making sure that learning is embedded in practice
‘No new money’ for crumbling school buildings
Treasury briefings spark concern after chancellor vowed to ‘spend what it takes’ to make classrooms safe following RAAC concerns
Crumbling schools crisis reveals the cost of austerity
The dilapidated school estate will not be fixed by keeping a tight rein on budgets – but will either the Tories or Labour commit to spend what is needed, asks Sam Freedman
