Primary
Tuesday
20th Feb 2024
Phonics screening check 2024: all you need to know
The phonics screening check is used to help schools determine Year 1 pupils’ phonics skills. Here’s what you need to know, including the 2024 check dates
Why small schools don’t want diluted Ofsted inspections
Training for Ofsted inspectors on small schools is welcome but these schools aren’t looking for special treatment, says the leader of a MAT that operates 22 small schools
Friday
8th Sep 2023
New figures spark warnings of primary headteacher shortage
The Into Headship qualification is mandatory for Scottish headteachers but in primary, new figures show that not enough staff hold the qualification to fill vacancies
Small schools are on the brink. Are MATs the answer?
Small schools with fewer than 100 pupils are least likely to be in a trust – but are they the very schools most in need of academy support? Dan Worth investigates