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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Ofsted - Caught on Camera

Top English schools take in half as many Send pupils as average comprehensive

School leaders believe some deploy a deliberate strategy to boost grades and improve finances, new research suggests

The Guardian - UK

Top schools slammed for ‘appallingly’ low intake of Send pupils: ‘It’s a disgrace’

Around two in five school leaders say they believe some schools in their area actively discourage applications from Send pupils

The Independent UK

Ofsted boss makes huge promise ahead of inspection changes

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The Independent UK

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Short tempers and legal threats: UK teachers report rise in problem parents

Rudeness, social media posts and AI-generated complaints among issues harming staff wellbeing, union survey finds

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted speak out on ‘quiet curse of low expectations’ amid staunch defence of new report cards

Ofsted’s new report card system launched in November despite warnings from teaching unions it would hit staff mental health

The Independent UK

Revealed: the new affordable commuter hotspots in Great Britain

The lowdown on journey times, season ticket costs and average house prices in places you should know about

The Guardian - UK

Could joining the state sector be an option for private schools?

Private schools in England are facing new financial realities. Following the UK general election in July 2024, the new government introduced VAT on school fees and removed charitable business rates relief for independent schools. At the same time, staffing costs have continued to rise. Employer national insurance contributions have increased,…

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Voices: The Ofsted SEND scandal that shows the public was sold a lie

COMMENT: For too long, schools were able to hide behind one-word appraisals – now they cannot simply get rid of SEND students who challenge the data, writes Ofsted’s former chief inspector, Michael Wilshaw

The Independent UK

Schools gender guidance step forward but cannot be completely foolproof – Cass

The draft, which is out for consultation, has been proposed after the 2024 Cass Review and last year’s Supreme Court ruling.

Evening Standard

‘Gender guidance could drive wedges between schools and parents’ – Tory peer

The newly-proposed guidance is different to the draft guidance published under the Conservatives.

Evening Standard

‘How is the death of a child not enough? Cameras in nurseries is only way to prevent this from happening again’

Genevieve Meehan, known as Gigi, suffocated to death after being placed face down on a bean bag for over an hour

The Independent UK

Ofsted inspection overhaul introduces major change for headteachers

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The Independent UK

Ofsted school inspection shake-up will include one major change

It comes after NAHT repeatedly raised concerns about the impact of the report card system on headteachers’ mental health

The Independent UK

Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit

Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien Egan

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Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says

Bridget Phillipson says pupils should not use mobiles at any point, as Ofsted prepares to inspect compliance

The Independent UK

‘Stressed and overworked’: School leaders reveal how the job is taking its toll on their mental health

NAHT General Secretary Paul Whiteman said the findings are ‘worrying’ and ‘should be a real cause for concern for the government’

Evening Standard

‘I would have done social media ban consultation sooner’ – Ofsted boss

Sir Martyn Oliver told Bett UK: ‘I want children to live their childhoods. I don’t want them to watch it on a screen’.

The Independent UK

Doomscrolling breaks and overnight curfews considered as part of social media crackdown plans, minister says

Tech secretary Liz Kendall announces a ‘swift’ consultation on banning children using social media, with a verdict expected by the summer

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Evening Standard

Under-16s social media ban and overnight curfews to be considered – Liz Kendall

The Technology Secretary said she is ‘determined’ to give children the childhood they deserve.

The Independent UK

Parents to receive guide on how to complain to schools amid rise in disputes

The guide will lay out a five-step process that parents are advised to follow when complaining to their child’s school

Evening Standard

Government to hold consultation on Australian-style under-16s social media ban

Ministers will visit Australia as part of the consultation.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of vulnerable children placed in illegal care homes amid ‘broken system’

Ofsted said it had begun nearly 900 investigations into potential unregistered homes

Evening Standard

Cancellation of MP’s visit to Bristol school ‘unacceptable’, says Phillipson

Damien Egan was reportedly prevented from visiting Bristol Brunel Academy after intervention from pro-Palestinian activists.

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted holds snap inspection of Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit

Visit by Damien Egan, Labour Friends of Israel vice-chair, was called off after opposition from pro-Palestine group

The Independent UK

Ofsted inspection after ‘school intimidated into cancelling Jewish MP visit’

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer said the case was ‘very serious, very concerning’

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