Jack Dyson

England

Senior Reporter at Schools Week

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Articles

Harris Federation scales back redundancies

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

Harris Federation scales back redundancies Schools Week revealed last month that 45 jobs were at risk Schools Week revealed last month that 45 jobs were at risk More from this theme Recent articles The Harris Federation, one of England’s biggest trusts, has scaled back redundancy plans at 20 of its schools.
Academy trust pulls plug on merger after chair’s resignation

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

More from this theme Recent articles An academy trust has walked away from merger plans at the last minute, claiming the trust it was joining had been plunged into “instability” after the sudden resignation of its chair. Veritas MAT had consulted parents on teaming up with Rainham Mark Education Trust (RMET), with an application due to be submitted to the government. However, Veritas pulled the plug this week.
SEND inspection failures revealed

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

More from this theme Recent articles “Wholly unsuitable” education, health and care plans (EHCPs) and long wait times for vital services were among the key reasons areas failed SEND inspections, new analysis by Ofsted shows.
Teacher numbers and vacancies down: 10 workforce findings

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

The number of teachers in England’s schools has shrunk for the first time in years, as new data suggests recruitment and retention pressures may have eased slightly. New workforce data, released this morning by the Department for Education, shows vacancies have fallen by over 20 per cent, with retention rates for new teachers also improving and more teachers returning to state schools.
Striking teachers tell trust to extend lunch break instead of lessons

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

More from this theme Recent articles Union chiefs are urging one of England’s biggest MATs to extend its 30-minute lunch breaks – instead of teaching time – after announcing strikes across 14 of its schools. Six days of walkouts across Outwood Grange academies are set to begin tomorrow over plans to push the end of the secondary school day back 30 minutes to 3pm.
MAT names inclusion director as new CEO

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

MAT names inclusion director as new CEO Incoming Anthem Schools Trust boss set to leave one of England's biggest MATs for new role Incoming Anthem Schools Trust boss set to leave one of England's biggest MATs for new role More from this theme Recent articles An influential academy trust has recruited its next CEO after its previous chief executive took a role in Morocco.
More schools miss out as 'lottery' repair grants fall again

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

More from this theme Recent articles Dozens more schools are going without vital repairs after the proportion getting capital cash fell again – amid wider fears leaders are deciding not to bid for funding because “they feel it’s such a lottery”. Just under 800 projects across 656 schools have been allocated money through the Department for Education’s £460 million condition improvement fund (CIF) this year. This is a slight increase on the £450 million assigned last year.
Schools 'have no time' to wait for strategy

1 month 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 month 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

1 month 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.