ASCL floats ‘3+ point’ grading scale for Ofsted and calls for reform delay Association warns Ofsted’s five-point grading plan would leave ‘school and college leaders in a worse position than they are now’
OCR pauses geography GCSE changes amid ‘unanswered questions’ about future of exams Exam board believes it is ‘wise to wait’ for the outcome of the curriculum and assessment review
Half of councils face insolvency over £5bn SEND deficit ticking timebomb Survey of councils suggests over half will fail to break even if a measure keeping deficits off their books ends as planned
Report cards ‘rushed and botched’, Ofsted whistleblowers claim Watchdog insiders say planned consultation is a ‘sham’ and reforms have been ‘cobbled together at ridiculous speed’
Ofsted system glitch wiped evidence during almost 200 inspections But in almost every case inspectors were still able to consider the findings when reaching judgments, says watchdog
Ofsted chief faces new year committee grilling Sir Martyn Oliver to face MPs over progress in addressing coroner’s concerns following death of Ruth Perry
Ofsted to review the use of AI in schools and colleges DfE commissions watchdog to examine how providers use AI to ‘support teaching and learning’ and manage admin
Susan Tranter appointed Ofqual chair Academy trust CEO takes over from interim chair Frances Wadsworth
National Education Union deputy general secretary Niamh Sweeney resigns Former sixth form college teacher was first person elected to the role, and was not due for re-election until 2026