RAAC

15 more schools with RAAC takes confirmed cases to 231

The updated list of settings with RAAC marks a rise of 8 per cent compared with October

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Amy Walker
Exams

OCR to launch first fully-digital GCSE in 2025

On-screen computer science exam would allow for a 'more authentic assessment', but schools can opt out

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Amy Walker
Schools

Failed contractor’s £45 million schools to be demolished and rebuilt

But one of the schools says work will take four years, as ministers take legal advice over recouping costs...

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Amy Walker
Ofsted

Ofsted to review inspector training following Ruth Perry death

The watchdog will consider whether to draw up official guidance for inspectors on managing headteacher stress

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Amy Walker
Ofsted

Ruth Perry felt ‘inadequate’ grade was ‘end of career’, husband says

Headteacher was 'distraught and distressed' after Ofsted visit, inquest hears

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Amy Walker
Ofsted

No Ofsted guidance to amend inspections for stressed heads, inquest hears

National director says minimising stress was 'core value' of inspector training, but admitted lack of written guidance

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Amy Walker
Ofsted

Ruth Perry: Family meet £50k target for inquest legal costs

Family launched crowdfunding campaign after being denied legal aid days before an inquest into headteacher's death

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Amy Walker
Ofsted

‘More transparent’ Ofsted complaints process gets go ahead

Internal reviews scrapped and new post-inspection calls allowed in changes to speed up process and increase transparency

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Amy Walker
Schools

Reduced cash threatens ‘invaluable’ alternative provision pilot

AP specialist taskforces provide mental health professionals, family workers and speech and language therapists

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Amy Walker