Enhancing Sustainability in Schools
In a significant stride towards fostering environmental consciousness among children and young adults, the UK government has allocated £15 million from the Levelling Up Fund. This initiative aims to uplift…
‘Massive surge’ in overseas teacher training applications
A recruitment drive in countries such as Nigeria and India has led to a big increase in people wanting to teach in the UK Ministers are hoping that a ‘massive…
Pupil behaviour ‘getting worse’ at schools in England, say teachers
Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey commissioned by the BBC says. One teacher told BBC News behaviour was a…
Vulnerable children ‘still at risk of harm’
Ofsted has been running monitoring visits to check on children’s services at BCP Council, after finding it inadequate in December 2021 Vulnerable children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are still…
Significant transformation with the rise of Academy Trusts
Over the past decade, the landscape of education has undergone a significant transformation with the rise of academy trusts. These trusts have become increasingly prevalent, offering schools a myriad of…
Approval given for two primary schools to become Academies
Two primary schools are due to become academies and join a multi-academy trust after their plans were approved by the Department for Education (DfE). The Orchard Schools Partnership, which consists…
Kirklees Council to slash school transport funding for vulnerable pupils by £1.65m
Cash-strapped Kirklees Council is looking to make a £1.65m saving after spending £2.6m on school transport for sixth form age students with additional needs in the last financial year. Today’s…
New regulations for schools in next stage of attendance drive
Every state school in England will now share their daily attendance registers across the education sector. Every state school in England will now share their daily attendance registers across the…
Banning phones in England’s schools will not address online safety, say campaigners
Call made for more ambitious legislation to protect children from harmful content on tech platforms Banning mobile phones in England’s schools will not address the harms caused by tech platforms…