Ofsted is revising its post-inspection and complaints-handling arrangements so that any queries or concerns about an inspection can be dealt with before an inspection report is finalised.
The proposals follow Dame Mary Ney’s Independent Review, which was initiated after Hadlow and West Kent & Ashford Colleges were placed in education administration in 2019
The support pack for schools covers key areas including creating socially distanced environments, blended learning, mental health, hygiene, and a return to the curriculum.
Close to nine out of 10 schools and further education providers inspected by Ofsted said they were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the inspection experience
New analysis by the National Foundation for Educational Research has highlighted differences in the cost of lost learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Association of Directors of Children’s Services has published a new discussion paper on the impacts of Covid-19 on children, so that their experiences form a central part on national recovery planning.
The DfE has announced a new package of measures for higher technical education, following a review last year which revealed that such qualifications lead to highly skilled, well paid jobs.
A new survey from tutoring service MyTutor has revealed that over half of parents (53%) have seen their children lose motivation over the lockdown period.
A report by the National Literacy Trust and Puffin shows that during lockdown, children are reading more (35% rise) and enjoying reading more (28% rise)
The Children’s Right2Food Campaign is calling on the government to address child food insecurity, recommending that free school meals are expanded and the rate per child is increased.