Headteachers' power to authorise absence may be removed Reports based on a leak from the DfE indicate that headteachers' power to grant pupils leave of absence during term-time may be removed. 20 Feb 2012 Leadership & Governance
RSA recommends reform for secondary maths The RSA has published recommendations on reform to the way maths is taught at secondary level in England. 10 Feb 2012 Teaching, Learning & Pastoral
Comprehensive GCSE data published The DfE has today published comprehensive data about the performance of state schools in last year's GCSEs. 9 Feb 2012 Leadership & Governance
Ofsted launches consultation on inspection Ofsted is consulting on proposals to amend the inspection framework for maintained schools and academies. 9 Feb 2012 Leadership & Governance
Outstanding leadership linked to 'robust performance management' Sir Michael Wilshaw has suggested that school leaders must adopt effective performance management procedures in order to be judged 'outstanding'. 9 Feb 2012 Leadership & Governance
Wilshaw: a quarter of outstanding schools will be re-inspected Ofsted head Sir Michael Wilshaw has announced that a quarter of schools rated 'outstanding' could be re-inspected. 9 Feb 2012 Leadership & Governance
New reading competition aims to improve literacy The DfE has announced a reading competition for seven- to 12-year-olds at schools in England. 8 Feb 2012 Teaching, Learning & Pastoral
Academies get help to reduce energy bills Academies can now apply for interest-free loans to fund energy-efficiency schemes. 7 Feb 2012 School Business Management
More than a quarter of secondary pupils experience cyberbullying A report published by the charity Beatbullying states that 28% of secondary-aged pupils have suffered some form of cyberbullying. 6 Feb 2012 Safeguarding
New marking regime 'discriminates against pupils with dyslexia' The chief executive of the British Dyslexia Association has described plans to award marks for spelling, grammar and punctuation in some GCSE exams as 'discrimination'. 6 Feb 2012 Special Educational Needs