31 January 2019 Ofsted launch consultation on new inspection framework On 17 January Ofsted published its new draft inspection framework, and accompanying draft inspection handbooks and research commentary.
31 January 2019 Policy and practice round-up January 2019 This month we bring you news of the new Department for Education teacher Recruitment and Retention strategy and new teacher Early Career Framework; the school snapshot survey showing how accountability and funding is really impacting the school curriculum; Nesta school resources on the future of skills and the launch of the Arts Council England 25 year talent pipeline research.
28 January 2019 More money from the Department of Digital, Cultural, Media and Sport On 18 January the Secretary of State for Culture, Jeremy Wright, made a speech about the importance and value of the arts.
28 January 2019 New year plans from the Department of Education The start of this year has been marked by a flurry of announcements from different members of the Department of Education: from music curriculum reform and the launch of a new Primary Activity Passport, to funds for international visits and an interview about the value of arts degrees. This post gives you the low-down on what our DfE Ministerial Team has been up to.