General
Monday
12th Sep 2022
Ministers urged to rethink ‘expensive’ and ‘unnecessary’ Oak plans
The Publishers Association urged the government to ‘listen to the concerns of teachers and industry leaders alike and rethink its current plans’
Schools Bill under threat as Truss resets priorities
Sources close to government fear the bill could be heavily watered down or ‘scrapped’
Costs crisis: 70% of teachers warn of curriculum impact
What effect will the soaring costs crisis have on schools’ ability to deliver on the curriculum?
Saturday
10th Sep 2022
Thursday
8th Sep 2022
DfE: Schools ‘should remain open’ during mourning of Queen
Heads told to consider absence requests on case-by-case basis and whether to hold commemorative assemblies following the death of the Queen earlier today
Schools sector leaders pay tribute to the Queen
School leaders describe dedication to public service over the past 70 years as ‘an inspiration to children and adults alike’ following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II earlier today
Liz Truss: Schools to get 6-month energy support
Government support package comes after heads warn of ‘catastophic’ 500 per cent rises in their energy costs this winter
Edtech: Why schools have to become savvy shoppers
A MAT chair of trustees and edtech CEO outlines why, despite reforms aimed at helping schools with their buying decisions, there will always be a need to know how any tool fits into a wider strategy
Academy budgets ‘not worth paper they’re written on’ due to pay rise
Exclusive: Some academy trusts have underestimated costs by more than £100,000 due to staff pay timing, as leaders call for changes to ‘nonsense’ budget process