Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says Bridget Phillipson says pupils should not use mobiles at any point, as Ofsted prepares to inspect compliance The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
‘Stressed and overworked’: School leaders reveal how the job is taking its toll on their mental health NAHT General Secretary Paul Whiteman said the findings are ‘worrying’ and ‘should be a real cause for concern for the government’ The Independent UK · Jan 23
‘I would have done social media ban consultation sooner’ – Ofsted boss Sir Martyn Oliver told Bett UK: ‘I want children to live their childhoods. I don’t want them to watch it on a screen’. Evening Standard · Jan 21
Doomscrolling breaks and overnight curfews considered as part of social media crackdown plans, minister says Tech secretary Liz Kendall announces a ‘swift’ consultation on banning children using social media, with a verdict expected by the summer The Independent UK · Jan 20
Under-16s social media ban and overnight curfews to be considered – Liz Kendall The Technology Secretary said she is ‘determined’ to give children the childhood they deserve. Evening Standard · Jan 20
Parents to receive guide on how to complain to schools amid rise in disputes The guide will lay out a five-step process that parents are advised to follow when complaining to their child’s school The Independent UK · Jan 20
Government to hold consultation on Australian-style under-16s social media ban Ministers will visit Australia as part of the consultation. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Hundreds of vulnerable children placed in illegal care homes amid ‘broken system’ Ofsted said it had begun nearly 900 investigations into potential unregistered homes The Independent UK · Jan 16
Cancellation of MP’s visit to Bristol school ‘unacceptable’, says Phillipson Damien Egan was reportedly prevented from visiting Bristol Brunel Academy after intervention from pro-Palestinian activists. Evening Standard · Jan 15
Ofsted holds snap inspection of Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit Visit by Damien Egan, Labour Friends of Israel vice-chair, was called off after opposition from pro-Palestine group The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
Ofsted inspection after ‘school intimidated into cancelling Jewish MP visit’ Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer said the case was ‘very serious, very concerning’ The Independent UK · Jan 15
Where to buy in 2026: four London areas on the up with new homes, regeneration and house price growth Under-the-radar London areas set to outperform in 2026 and beyond Evening Standard · Jan 1
Top London school's success came at too high a cost for some pupils - safeguarding review Shouting at children was routine at the high-performing academy, according to the review Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025
Children’s home providers in England putting profit over need, says Ofsted Watchdog says trend of care homes being registered in cheap areas, not where need is greatest, is ‘national scandal’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025 Social media ‘chipping away at attention spans’ of pupils – Ofsted chief Schools watchdog Ofsted has released its annual report for 2024/25.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Teenage nursery worker who sexually abused young children jailed for 10 years The nursery worker was found guilty of rape, two counts of causing or inciting sexual activity and taking indecent photos
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 Some schools in England taking up to six times more special needs pupils than others Findings come as government prepares white paper to urgently overhaul provision and funding
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 The best-value commuter towns under 60 minutes from London Here’s where buyers searching for better value and fast train links should start their property search
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025 Phillipson: New year 8 reading test will sit alongside maths and writing tests Bridget Phillipson told MPs a statutory reading test will run alongside ‘diagnostic’ maths and writing tests
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 AI to be added to curriculum in English schools amid education shakeup Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced the biggest national curriculum review for a decade
Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025 Proposed year 8 tests should not be used to measure schools – review chief The final report of the curriculum and assessment review has recommended introducing new English and maths tests in year 8.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025 Headteachers’ union considers strikes after judge rejects case against Ofsted Union had sought permission to apply for judicial review over watchdog’s new inspection framework
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 Teachers union to consider strike action after losing legal bid against Ofsted Ofsted is preparing to implement its new report card system next week
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025 Union to consider industrial action after losing legal challenge against Ofsted The National Association of Head Teachers sought to proceed with legal action against the watchdog over plans to grade schools through report cards.
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025 Head teachers’ union’s legal action over Ofsted report card plans thrown out The National Association of Head Teachers began legal action against Ofsted in May this year over the new inspection framework.