Professor Eileen Munro has called for reforms to the child protection system to be accelerated.

In the wake of a well-publicised scam earlier this year, which had left some schools with large debts after they were mis-sold leases on computer equipment, the National Association of School Business Management (NASBM) has created an on-line aid to stop others falling into the same trap.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has said he wants schools to be judged on the performance of their pupils receiving the pupil premium.

Michael Gove has submitted evidence to the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) in favour of making the teachers' pay system 'more market-facing'.