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The first ever summary evaluation of a multi-academy trust by Ofsted has been published, ushering in a long-awaited new inspection process for chains. Inspectors have issued a glowing report about Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, which runs 25 schools in Cornwall. It is the first report on a MAT to be published under the inspectorate’s […]

Ofsted’s national director of education has admitted there was no formal recruitment process for new subject curriculum groups, following allegations of “pedagogical bias”. Sean Harford has defended the make-up of the groups, which have come under fire for alleged dominance by education traditionalists and government supporters, claiming Ofsted recruited group members “who we feel have […]

The government is investigating “perverse incentives” created by the high needs funding system, a minister has said. Anne Milton, the skills minister, told a debate in the House of Commons that ministers are “looking at” problems with the way schools receive money for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, including a requirement than schools […]

Schools willing to trial the government’s new baseline assessment are being sought to take part in a pilot this year – but the department won’t confirm how many schools it wants to take part. The new test for reception children, which will provide the baseline for measuring progress in primary schools, will not become statutory […]

The majority of respondents to a consultation on new relationships and sex education lessons disagreed with the government’s proposals, new documents show. The documents reveal significant disquiet over the age-appropriateness of RSE content for both primary and secondary school pupils, with teaching on LGBT relationships a particular bone of contention. Proposed new health education lesson […]

Families of children with learning disabilities have sought legal advice over pupil restraint in schools, and may launch a judicial review to force ministers to introduce a new law governing its use. Lawyers Irwin Mitchell have announced they are acting for a group of parents who fear disabled children are “being hurt every day” because […]

The regional schools commissioner for the south west will leave after less than two years in the job to take on a new role at an academy trust. Lisa Mannall, who became an RSC in September 2017, will leave at the end of the academic year for a role at Cornwall Learning Education Trust. Dominic Herrington, […]

Schools will get access to a £6 million training and support package ahead of the implementation of mandatory new relationships, sex and health education lessons. The three subjects will become compulsory in all secondary schools, while relationships and health education will have to be taught in all primary schools from next September. The allocation of […]