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Banning us from social media is ‘neither practical nor effective’, UK teenagers say

UK youth parliament concludes tech firms should do more to protect users from violent and inappropriate content

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025

Ofsted chief backs headteachers taking ‘tough’ decision to ban phones in schools

Sir Martyn Oliver told parents at a Q&A in London that he had walked into schools in ‘utter chaos’ where phones were rife.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Two in three parents support Ofsted’s proposed report cards for schools – poll

The Association of School and College Leaders has called for the implementation of any new inspection reforms to be delayed until September 2026.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Hundreds of English academy heads paid over £150k, as number ‘on gravy train’ doubles in five years

School leaders attacked as ‘an unaccountable elite’ after years of below-inflation pay rises for teachers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025

School inspector sacked for brushing water off child’s head wins six-year unfair dismissal case against Ofsted

Mr Hewston had worked for Ofsted since 2007 when he was ‘unfairly dismissed’

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025

Ofsted chief says proposed report cards were never about ‘less accountability’

Sir Martyn Oliver, chief inspector of Ofsted, said giving parents the information they need in a clear and accessible way was a ‘must-have’.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025

Technology ‘being weaponised’ against schools and teachers – union leader

Manny Botwe, president of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), will call for an end to the ‘chaos’ caused by social media.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025

West London Council’s children’s services rated ‘inadequate’ as Ofsted finds serious failings in care leaver support

The report says years of leadership churn have worsened care leaver support

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

Former BNP activist trains children to ‘fight back’ against British state with explosive arrowheads

Exclusive: Former BNP activist Matt Single also taught children to fire gas-powered air pistol pellets at a screen labelled ‘BBC’

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

More than a thousand complaints made following Ofsted school visits

The number of complaints to the education watchdog following school inspections has risen by 60% over three years, figures suggest.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025