Jack Dyson

England

Senior Reporter at Schools Week

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Articles

Schools 'have no time' to wait for strategy

1 week ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

Child poverty: Schools ‘have no time’ to wait for strategy Unions urge government not to 'kick the can down the road' amid reports of delays to flagship Labour strategy Unions urge government not to 'kick the can down the road' amid reports of delays to flagship Labour strategy Ministers have been urged to show more “urgency” on tackling child poverty amid fears schools will be expected to further “plug the gap”, following reports the government’s flagship strategy is delayed. The Guardian...
Biggest-ever academy trust merger given minister greenlight

1 week ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

Biggest-ever academy trust merger given minister greenlight Catholic mega MAT set to become second biggest in England as bosses eye September launch Catholic mega MAT set to become second biggest in England as bosses eye September launch More from this theme Recent articles Catholic merger plans that would create England’s second biggest multi-academy trust have been given the go-ahead, after being referred to ministers to rule on.
Low-carbon skills fund cut could stop schools going green

2 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

More from this theme Recent articles Schools could be forced to abandon plans to go green after the government quietly ditched its £80 million low-carbon skills fund to help leaders draw up applications to access emissions-cutting cash. The LCSF has been axed this year, having allocated sums to hundreds of schools since 2020.
Speech and language pilot extended, but with less funding

2 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

Speech and language pilot extended, but funding is cut Early language support for every child pilot gets extension, but funding reduced despite aim to reach more children Early language support for every child pilot gets extension, but funding reduced despite aim to reach more children A multi-million-pound trial identifying children under 11 with speech and language needs has been extended – albeit with less funding – as government says the scheme “paves the way to a reformed SEND system”....
Extra £1bn SEND funding is ‘not reaching children’

2 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

More from this theme Recent articles Many councils have effectively frozen special school budgets again this year, with leaders sounding the alarm that £1 billion of extra SEND funding is “not getting anywhere near children”. In November, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the core schools budget would increase by £2.3 billion next year, with £1 billion specifically for high needs.
Large trust CEO leaves after just 18 months

2 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

Large trust CEO leaves after just 18 months GLF Schools boss stands down with 'immediate effect' GLF Schools boss stands down with 'immediate effect' More from this theme Recent articles The boss of one of England’s biggest multi-academy trusts has suddenly stepped down from his role – less than 18 months since he took the job.
Wi-fi grant cut by £30m as Labour ditches levelling-up plan

2 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

Wi-fi grant cut by £30m as Labour ditches levelling-up plan Scaled-back tech scheme will offer RISE schools share of £25m pot, down from £54m a year Scaled-back tech scheme will offer RISE schools share of £25m pot, down from £54m a year More from this theme Recent articles Cash given to schools through a Conservative levelling-up scheme has been cut by almost £30 million, with only those receiving RISE improvement support set to receive a share.
How academy trusts are ‘caught in a trap’ on school reserves

2 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

More from this theme Recent articles The government is concerned that 64 academy trusts are stockpiling cash by sitting on reserves of up to 140 per cent of their annual income. But no action has been taken in any case, with most trusts saying the money has been built up to fund construction projects or to shield their schools from financial uncertainties. One trust has invested most of its reserves into high-interest gilts, with earnings now funding central team staff.
Stuck schools held accountable if RISE advice falls flat

3 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

Stuck schools held accountable if RISE advice falls flat The improvement divisions will instead be charged with making 'sure delivery is happening' The improvement divisions will instead be charged with making 'sure delivery is happening' More from this theme Recent articles Stuck schools will be held accountable even if support brokered for them by the government RISE teams fails to turn them around.
Jewish school charities part of £22m cheque-cashing probe

3 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

Jewish school charities part of £22m cheque-cashing probe Charity Commission launches inquiry following HMRC raid on a firm in Hackney Charity Commission launches inquiry following HMRC raid on a firm in Hackney More from this theme Recent articles Three charities that support private Jewish schools are among those being investigated by the regulator amid “serious concerns” over millions in cashed cheques.