Thursday
ESFA creating high-paying academy hit list
DfE agency chief says work is ongoing to identify trusts paying salaries ‘we really do need to be concerned about’
School clusters joining MATs ‘makes sense’, says DfE chief
Debate about the DfE’s aim of all schools being in multi-academy trusts by 2030 also hears that the target could ‘destroy’ the system
Watchdog seeks schools’ views on SIMS contract fix
The Competition and Markets Authority launches consultation into ESS contract proposal as part of probe
Northern Ireland’s children ‘deserve better’, says commissioner
Government action demanded on attainment gaps, segregated schools, sex education and mental health counselling
Hunt: Schools to get extra £4.6bn over 2 years
Chancellor reveals surprise school funding uplift in his Autumn Statement today
DfE to be more transparent on academy decision-making
Baroness Barran says the government is also carrying out a review to reduce the paperwork burden on multi-academy trusts
How to make your school more ‘prem aware’
Children born prematurely may face difficulties in school that can go undetected, but a new charity award scheme hopes to raise awareness and improve provision
Traditional vs progressive teaching: what does the research say?
For centuries, teachers have debated which approach to teaching is more effective: traditional or progressive, and now, a study has been published that suggests an answer. Researcher Sam Sims explains all to Kate Parker
Wednesday
Robin Walker elected as education committee chair
Walker served as schools minister until July, when he resigned from Boris Johnson’s government
‘Heads’ strikes won’t close schools,’ says union boss
NAHT general secretary reassures school leaders as it urges them to vote for industrial action
Secondary teachers in Scotland vote for strike over pay
SSTA ballot is the latest in a series of teacher votes in favour of strikes, with the first wave of action due to take place on 24 November
Keegan: Teacher pay must not drive prices higher
Letter from education secretary ‘strongly suggests’ government ‘has no intention’ of funding next year’s teacher pay award, says school leaders’ union boss
