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Ofsted chief unveils feedback scheme and mental health training for inspectors

Friday, January 5, 2024

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New Ofsted boss Sir Martyn Oliver has unveiled plans for a listening exercise to gather views about the inspectorate's work in the wake of the recent inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Young people positive about Turing Scheme but funding process a 'barrier' for some

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

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The Turing Scheme helped disadvantaged young people access learning opportunities abroad that would have been out of their reach, research has found, however problems with administering the government’s flagship post-Brexit overseas study and work initiative was a barrier to participation for some poorer students.

County council publishes SEND improvement plan

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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Oxfordshire County Council has released its priority action plan to improve services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Second Covid schools closure ‘a panic decision’, says former education secretary

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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The government’s decision to close schools in January 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic was “a panic decision”, Gavin Williamson, who was Education Secretary at the time, has said.

New trans guidance for schools is ‘unlawful’, barrister says

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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A specialist barrister has said that the government’s draft trans guidance for schools infringes on human rights and discrimination laws.

Pupils to be offered British Sign Language GCSE

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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Pupils across the country will soon be able to take a GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) as the content for the qualification has been finalised.

Organisation shares LGBT+ resources for young children as schools await guidance

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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While schools submit responses to the government's gender identity guidance consultation, an LGBT+ educator is providing resources for teachers and parents.

Consultation launches on new trans guidance for schools

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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The Department for Education is seeking views on its long-awaited guidance for teachers on how best to support pupils questioning their gender identity in schools.

Attainment gap for older pupils highest on record, report finds

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a wider attainment gap between poorer pupils and their more affluent peers, with 16- to 19-year-olds worst affected, a report from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) has found.

Consultation launches on plans for qualification to replace A-levels

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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The Department for Education has launched a public consultation on plans to replace A-levels with a new baccalaureate-style qualification.

Free school meals scheme may not be extended without government funding, Sadiq Khan says

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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The mayor of London Sadiq Khan has suggested he may be unable to extend a free school meals scheme for primary school students over the next academic year if re-elected due to a lack of funding reserves.

Public service providers urged to plan for copper wire switch off

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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Childcare providers, schools and local authorities have been urged to plan for the switch off of BT’s copper wiring system.

Youth workers have key role in reforming secondary education, peer says

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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A shift away from the current secondary school education system to a “more well-rounded” curriculum designed to equip children for the modern world would require input from “the entire children’s workforce”, with a particular focus on youth workers, a peer has said.

Beano and Place2Be launch children’s mental health partnership

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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The Beano has partnered with children’s mental health charity Place2Be to help young children build better mental health.

Ruth Perry inquest verdict reignites calls for ‘urgent’ Ofsted reform

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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A coroner’s verdict that the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry was “contributed to by an Ofsted inspection” has prompted calls for an “urgent” revaluation of the inspectorate’s processes.

Government renews home schooling register pledge after King’s Speech omission

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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The government has told MPs it “remains committed” to create an elective home education (EHE) register despite not including it in the King’s Speech.

School system discouraging inclusion, ADCS warns

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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The education system is blighted by “greater competition between individual schools” which is “coming at the expense of inclusion”, a new paper by the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) is warning.

Early years leaders praise Ofsted plans for complaints procedure reform

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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Early years leaders have praised Ofsted plans to push forward with reforms to its complaints process, allowing providers to contact the inspectorate to raise concerns following inspections.

Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

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Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being denied a choice in their children's support due to councils’ failure to “fully understand” how their personal budgets are used, a local government and social care ombudsman (LGO) report finds.

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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Sector leaders have criticised the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to reduce National Insurance payments and increase the National Living Wage over measures to support families “at the sharp end of the cost-of-living crisis”.

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Ofsted chief unveils feedback scheme and mental health training for inspectors

Young people positive about Turing Scheme but funding process a 'barrier' for some

County council publishes SEND improvement plan

Second Covid schools closure ‘a panic decision’, says former education secretary

New trans guidance for schools is ‘unlawful’, barrister says

Pupils to be offered British Sign Language GCSE

Organisation shares LGBT+ resources for young children as schools await guidance

Consultation launches on new trans guidance for schools

Attainment gap for older pupils highest on record, report finds

Consultation launches on plans for qualification to replace A-levels

Free school meals scheme may not be extended without government funding, Sadiq Khan says

Public service providers urged to plan for copper wire switch off

Youth workers have key role in reforming secondary education, peer says

Beano and Place2Be launch children’s mental health partnership

Ruth Perry inquest verdict reignites calls for ‘urgent’ Ofsted reform

Government renews home schooling register pledge after King’s Speech omission

School system discouraging inclusion, ADCS warns

Early years leaders praise Ofsted plans for complaints procedure reform

Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

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