Faith groups run some of the best schools in the country, including in some of the most disadvantaged areas. Current rules mean that religious free schools are only allowed to offer 50% of places to pupils based on faith. Some …
We believe that academies are the best way for children to get an excellent education, which is why 80% of secondary schools in England are now academies. Many previously underperforming schools have been transformed by academy status. Find out more …
Academies are a key part of the school system. They are schools that are Government funded but not controlled by local authorities (councils). Standalone academies benefit from significant autonomy over how they work while multi-academy trusts are groups of …
We’re aware of claims that suggest that schools with academy status are less likely to get good or outstanding Ofsted ratings than their council run counterparts. These claims are misleading – and here’s why.
Today the blog looks at a new report on School Resource Management Advisers (SRMAs), as well as funding to facilitate increased physical activity and media coverage of modern foreign languages.
Today’s Education in the Media blog focuses on the Sutton Trust report and disadvantaged pupils in academy chains.
Today’s Education in the Media looks at requirements the Office for Students is putting in place to ensure vice-chancellor pay is justified, the benefits of the academies system and the strength of our new gold-standard GCSEs. Vice-chancellor pay Today, Tuesday …
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at a letter sent by Lord Agnew regarding academy pay.
Today’s education in the media blog looks at Ofsted’s report on Rotherham Council children’s services, research published by the National Children’s Bureau, and the funding of multi academy trusts.
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at reporting on the Education Fellowship Trust, and the Hasmonean school. Education Fellowship Trust On Monday, 13 November, The Times ran a piece on the Education Fellowship Trust (EFT), focusing on it still running …