Schools

Competition watchdog pulled into MIS dispute, again

Turf war between largest school management information system providers takes another twist

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Barran wants more ‘good’ schools to join turnaround trusts

But academies minister reveals 'real challenge' of changing the 'joining a MAT is punishment' narrative

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Jack Dyson
Academy funding

Nearly half of trusts raid their reserves to meet rising costs

Doubling in trusts reporting in-year deficits as auditors warn MATs 'only one bad year from financial difficulties'

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Jack Dyson
Schools

Schools given ‘coasting’ warnings despite raising grades and fresh starts

Calls grow for the government to ditch interventions in so-called 'double RI' schools

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Highest-earning academy chief’s annual pay nears £500k

Harris Federation chief Sir Dan Moynihan's salary has risen at least 6 per cent

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Jack Dyson
Schools

Create system of ‘school boards’ and a new regulator, says think tank

Ex-DfE adviser calls for an end to 'centralisation and political interference' in the school system

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Catholic heads seek legal advice over diocese academy plan

Schools band together to consult KC and commission due diligence on trust as bishop unveils plans

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Jack Dyson
RAAC

RAAC: Schools get extra cash for out-of-hours lessons

Government has promised funding to help convince teachers to hold extra classes in the holidays

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Academy trust got £1m indemnity to challenge edtech firm

But United Learning went on to lose the High Court case against Bromcom over a £2m contract

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Jack Dyson