School attendance proposals fail to address real issues Date: 08/01/2024 Child poverty Mental health SEND
Sir Martyn Oliver on Ofsted inspections Date: 02/01/2024 This announcement signals that the Chief Inspector recognises that it is now time for Ofsted to listen to the voice of educators and their unions. Ofsted
Shelter on child homelessness Date: 22/12/2023 Children living in precarious or temporary accommodation face challenges on a day-to-day basis and it certainly impacts on a child’s education and learning. Child poverty
STRB remit letter Date: 21/12/2023 The Government has once again shown its contempt for the profession. Not only is the remit letter late, but it is also completely inadequate. Pay
Ruth Perry – coroner’s report Date: 20/12/2023 Until the changes identified are made, Ofsted must pause its inspections of schools. Ofsted
NEU and UCU share concerns over Welsh Government budget plans Date: 19/12/2023 We believe that Wales can and must do better. Funding
Government’s draft schools and college guidance on trans and non-binary students Date: 19/12/2023 It is important to underline that schools do not need to change their current policies at this stage. Equality LGBTplus
EPI On education disadvantage gap Date: 18/12/2023 Reducing child poverty must be at the centre of any credible plan to deliver good educational and life outcomes for more young people. Child poverty
Lords Committee call for EBacc to be scrapped Date: 12/12/2023 The current curriculum is not fit for the challenges and realities of our times. Curriculum
IFS on education spending in England Date: 11/12/2023 A damning indictment of the Government’s failure to invest in education. Funding
TUC Congress on MSL Date: 09/12/2023 Minimum service levels will not address the crisis in schools. Trade union rights
Inquest verdict into the death of head teacher Ruth Perry Date: 07/12/2023 School inspection in its current form is a risk to health and well-being. Ofsted
