The Labour Party is perfectly entitled to debate who should lead it. That is democracy. But the next leadership contest cannot turn into yet another opportunity to yank the steering wheel of education policy for partisan effect. schoolsweek.co.uk/a-vision-for...

A vision for schools is in place. Let’s keep it that way

A leadership contest is not the moment to yank the policy steering wheel for partisan effect

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If you are properly curious about what is #Supervision and how could it work in schools to support staff, promote everyone’s wellbeing and safeguard children, this is a lovely listen. #EduSky @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social

Penny Sturt@supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Fantastic to hear this Lisa. It really helps to have a conversation between supervisors and supervisees about what supervision is and how it benefits the supervisee. For those who missed Lisa in person she has done a great podcast youtu.be/9OGQsOQ6plo?...

Uncertainty about the affordability of future pay rises will cast 'a cloud' as school leaders gather for the ASCL annual conference, its general secretary Pepe Di’Iasio has said https://schoolsweek.co.uk/ascl-conference-pay-and-funding-uncertainty-loom-as-heads-meet-in-liverpool/

Pay and funding uncertainty a 'cloud' over ASCL conference

'I think that will be what is at the front of everyone's minds. It'll be a cloud over the conference'

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'The system has been held together by leaders using wider budgets to subsidise the real cost of inclusion and the dedication of SENCOs and their teams' schoolsweek.co.uk/we-dont-yet-...

We don’t yet know if new SEND map gets us off road to hell

To understand the proposed new system, it might help to recall what came before

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Back from a busy two days in Cornwall with lots of wonderful early years colleagues who are all committed to making things the best they can be for their children. Many thanks to @moremorrow.bsky.social for the recommendation.

Great idea- hoping to find others working to offer and support the implementation of #Supervision in #Education. Working across the country and across sectors I hear a lot about dilemmas senior leaders are dealing with. It would be so good to connect

Aaron King@9000lives.org · 5mo ago

Bringing #FFBWednesday to BlueSky. Ready to build genuine education connections? 💫 Like and repost 💫 Comment with your edu bio + #FFBWeds 💫 Follow everyone who participates Let's create the education community BlueSky deserves.

This is really welcomed news

Schools Week@schoolsweek.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Exclusive: Kevan Collins has been appointed as the education secretary’s delivery adviser with a focus on SEND reform and reviewing how the department engages with councils https://schoolsweek.co.uk/kevan-collins-to-be-phillipsons-send-delivery-adviser/

Schools will no longer be publicly compared to the national 'average' for their progress scores in a proposed overhaul of government league tables https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-wants-to-ditch-average-labels-for-school-progress-scores/

DfE set to ditch 'average' labels for school progress scores

Government also fleshes out plans for additional progress score for low prior attaining pupils

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NEW BLOG: Three routes to trust consolidation Writing in @cstvoice.bsky.social today, I make the case for three distinct ways in which our education system might become more coherent, impactful and better value for money. cstuk.org.uk/news-and-blo...

🏫 When Dr Jenny Blunden took charge at her Cornish trust, its three schools were 'broken' But in a fight against low aspirations, the CEO has added successful schools and continues to battle for them as budgets remain squeezed Read our profile of her here 🔽

Dr Jenny Blunden, CEO, Truro and Penwith Academy Trust

Fighting low aspirations for children in Cornwall

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Breaking: Ofsted will check every school’s policy on mobile phones during inspections and ministers will issue 'tougher guidance for schools' on restricting the devices, the government has announced schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-to-ch...

Ofsted to check phone policies and 'tougher' guidance coming

Government will also consult on a potential social media ban for children

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📕Our pre-Budget briefing is out Next week, the government faces unavoidable trade-offs between political demands and economic reality. With it likely the Chancellor takes a 'smorgasbord' approach of smaller tax rises - we look at the risks, tax options, and other policies to feature next week -

Social Market Foundation@smfthinktank.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The nation is waiting in anticipation of the Chancellor's Budget next Wednesday But what should she do to balance the books, and also signal that Labour is ready to deliver change? Read our proposals for next week's Budget👇 buff.ly/wZb1S7a

I have no doubt that someone, somewhere is ruining this is a win because of “engagement” It isn’t. This is tone deaf and really Irritating

Schools Week@schoolsweek.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A social media post by the Department for Education lauding its achievements appears to have gone viral for the wrong reasons, as sector leaders slammed it as 'smug' and 'tone deaf' schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-social-m...

“Some of the rhetoric we’re hearing – racist rhetoric, divisive rhetoric – that frankly I thought we had dealt with decades ago is returning to politics and it makes people feel very scared,” Says PM who in May sounded like the unlamented Enoch Powell with his "island of strangers" speech 😡🙄

Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer

PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted

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Finally got round to writing about this. We're not making enough progress with challenging educational disadvantage. We should pick key areas that face wicked problems, suspend how we normally do things, and try radical collaboration: open.substack.com/pub/jimlaude...

Let's try something

Poorer kids still do badly at school. We're not moving the dial. It's time to throw the rules out of the window and do things differently (in a narrow, carefully scoped and targeted way).

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Jim Lauder@mrjlauder.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Very interesting idea here to pilot more collaborative, place-based working between schools to tackle the attainment gap in specific areas, and suspend Ofsted inspections during those pilots.

It is utter bullshit that the mistaken splicing of two bits of his January 6th 2021 speech on Panorama in October 2024 had any significant impact whatsoever on the reputation of Donald Trump in Britain, or globally, and the claim for $1 billion damages is bullshit and bullying by the US president

Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?

Nice response to the curric & assess review. In case it’s paywalled for you, @missgoodyear.bsky.social & @samgibbs.bsky.social conspicuously don’t go down the ‘implementation’ of ‘what works’ (ie data-farming) path, but instead go with attuning to & meeting actual needs. Happy #neuroqueering! 🦋

Tes magazine@tesmagazine.bsky.social · 9mo ago

What does the curriculum review mean for the sector? @missgoodyear.bsky.social and @samgibbs.bsky.social set out six points for schools to consider as they plan to implement the review's recommendations

ICYMI: Government has accepted the Francis review recommendation to introduce RE to the national curriculum - but has said the sector must 'reach consensus on whether this is achievable'

Wow, quite the day! Thanks to all of you that have supported, engaged with, and input to, the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Having the different sources of evidence, including the experiences and wisdom 'from the ground' from teachers and school leaders, has been pivotal. Many thanks again!

📢 Join us on Friday for Under the CAR Bonnet - a free Schools Week webinar on the curriculum and assessment review We'll interview review chair Professor Becky Francis to get behind the headlines of her landmark report, followed by audience Q&A Sign up: events.zoom.us/ev/AofhjYOxI...

"We do, though, recognise that there could be unintended consequences with this, and we’re certainly not thinking of them as KS3 Sats." Becky Francis on the introduction of new Y8 examinations (or 'diagnostic checks') - and more - below

Jon Severs@jonsevers.bsky.social · 9mo ago

➡️Becky Francis: How we reached our curriculum recommendations Superb long-read interview with @beckyfrancis.bsky.social by @Helen_Amass delving into the evidence behind the review “I can characterise the whole review as being about balances and trade-offs" www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and everyone else involved in the curriculum review. There's bits I'd quibble on (oracy focus an issue unless defined) but I found myself nodding and going "yeah sensible" to almost all of it. Also I agree with the tests in Y8 too.

Which of the curriculum and assessment review proposals has the DfE rejected or will not implement as prescribed? There are only a few areas of disagreement - @cerysturner.bsky.social has the lowdown below www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Francis review: the recommendations rejected by government

The DfE wants full rather than phased implementation of curriculum reform - from 2028 - and puts the brakes on inclusion of RE in the national curriculum

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The final report of the independent curriculum and assessment review is OUT. Deep gratitude to the thousands who participated. One thing that’s clear is that there’s abundant expertise and passion across our system. You can read the full thing here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report

The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.

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I want to pass on my sincere thanks to Professor Becky Francis and her expert panel. I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum. She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Curriculum review: what does it say about your subject?

The newly published review of curriculum and assessment makes a series of recommendations across different subjects. Find out how your subject could change if the government takes forward its proposal...

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Today the curriculum and assessment review is published. Please do read the executive summary and recommendations. Thank you to everyone who gave evidence and who came and spoke to us. I really appreciated you all giving your time and expertise. 👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report

The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.

gov.uk

Thanks so much again to the expert panel, including @cassiebuchanan.bsky.social @jonhutchinson.bsky.social @jo-annebaird.bsky.social and the others for their wisdom