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Politicians must reclaim childhood as a national priority

1 day ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles The dire local election results for Labour and the Conservatives will spark plenty of soul-searching. Neither currently offers a compelling vision for Britain’s future – let alone a credible plan to get us there. Here’s one: a Britain where every child feels they belong, grows up proud of who they are and shares in the finest achievements of their fellow citizens, past and present.
Jewish school charities part of £22m cheque-cashing probe

1 day 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.
1 in 10 schools give pupils under 30 minutes for lunch

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

No such thing as a long lunch: 1 in 10 schools provide under 30 minutes New study shows food served up is 'poorly received' and 20% of kids do their only exercise in school New study shows food served up is 'poorly received' and 20% of kids do their only exercise in school More from this theme Recent articles More than one in ten schools give children less than 30 minutes for lunch, an increase on six years ago, new polling suggests.
The leadership NPQs review is starting in the wrong place

2 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles Those of a certain age will remember Catchphrase host, Roy Walker’s refrain whenever a contestant took a wrong guess at answering a question: “It’s good, but it’s not right.” That refrain springs to mind when considering the review of leadership NPQs launched by the DfE at the end of March. It is a good thing that the NPQs are being reviewed and that the DfE is asking for views.
Curriculum and assessment must catch up with maths mastery

2 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

Latest education roles from South Gloucestershire and Stroud College South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Richmond and Hillcroft Adult & Community College Solihull College and University Centre In today’s education climate, where safeguarding, wellbeing and staff retention are under increasing scrutiny, the message is clear: schools...
We need to advocate for poor white boys - or others will

4 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles Tireless work is rightly being done to improve outcomes and break down barriers to opportunity based on class, race, gender, disability and more. But one group has been forgotten in the push for social justice: white working-class boys. This is not a hunch. It is one of the most consistent findings in our education data. White British boys from low-income backgrounds have the lowest outcomes of any major ethnic group.
Exclusive by design: How the DfE is getting buildings wrong

5 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles The learning curve since unstable RAAC was discovered in my school in August 2023 has been steep. The many challenges my amazing team and I have navigated have been diverse, challenging and frustrating. Not least among those is the DfE’s school rebuild programme (SRP). There have been positive outcomes, though you wouldn’t wish this kind of CPD on anyone.
Academy bailouts 'should come with merger clause'

6 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Jack Dyson

Academy trusts in financial trouble should not get government bailouts unless they agree to mergers or to clear out “failing management”, a former academies minister has said. It comes after two trusts were given multi-million pound lifelines after racking up £600,000 deficits – citing lagged funding, falling rolls and unfunded pay rises.
British Sign Language GCSE ‘unlikely before 2028’

6 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Lydia Chantler-Hicks

British Sign Language GCSE ‘unlikely before 2028’ The Department for Education initially hoped the qualification would be launched in autumn this year The Department for Education initially hoped the qualification would be launched in autumn this year More from this theme Recent articles A much-anticipated GCSE in British Sign Language is not expected to be taught until 2028 at the earliest, three years later than planned.
Maths hubs funding drops (but DfE says it’s not a cut)

6 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | Lydia Chantler-Hicks

More from this theme Recent articles Funding for the government’s widely lauded maths hubs scheme will fall by 20 per cent next year, with one trust saying its budget has been slashed by a third. Leaders say the funding fall could result in redundancies and less support for teachers. However, the government says the change is not a cut.