Ministers extend mental health support as waiting list swells The DfE is looking to extend a mental health support package for headteachers beyond March after a waiting list reached 200
DfE to reopen tutoring spend return form after ‘difficulties’ One head said the process was ‘taking up an unacceptable and disproportionate amount of time’
Calls for teacher grades for RAAC schools fall on deaf ears Bishop Wilkinson academy trust chief said he does not want pupils to ‘be disadvantaged’ by RAAC disruption
I鈥檓 on your side, new children’s minister promises parents Seventh children’s minister overseeing SEND reforms pledges to treat parents as ‘key stakeholders’
Attendance: Ministers plan local absence 鈥榓ction alliances鈥� DfE also meeting health leaders to discuss better data-sharing between departments
Three more councils slammed over 鈥榮ystematic SEND failings鈥� Oxfordshire, Oldham and Plymouth received the lowest rating in inspections of their SEND services this summer
School leaders fear financial impact of pupil withdrawal over RAAC Families fear further disruption, and leaders worry concrete crisis will affect applications for 2024
RAAC: Keegan under fire over holiday and ‘portacabin’ claims Education secretary slammed for going on holiday after ministers advised to close RAAC schools (and saying children ‘prefer portacabins’)