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Branwen Jeffreys Published 11 December 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The chief inspector of schools has never been afraid of controversy, and with this latest intervention against unregistered schools he is firmly stepping into the debate about how and where people can choose to educate their children. It is perfectly legal to choose to educate your children at home, and if you do make that choice there is no obligation to follow a particular curriculum. It is also perfectly legal to run a part-time tuition centre to offer additional teaching and support to children who are home-educated. And if your part-time education centre teaches children for fewer than 20 hours a week there are remarkably few obligations. You don't have to register with the authorities or be open to inspection, unlike a private fee-paying school. This has created a grey … [Read more...] about Ofsted steps into debate over parents’ right to choose education

By Hazel Shearing Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Former higher and further education minister Michelle Donelan has been made the new education secretary. It follows Nadhim Zahawi's departure from the post as he becomes chancellor. Ms Donelan, 38, has spent the past two years occupied with universities and colleges. Now she has the whole of England's education system to contend with - and she is facing a pretty packed schedule. Catch-up after Covid Perhaps the biggest issue Ms Donelan will have to contend with is the impact of two years of disruption on schoolchildren. By 2030, ministers want 90% of children leaving primary school to reach the expected standards in reading, writing and maths. There's a long way to go, and unions aren't convinced it's doable with current levels of funding. This week, Sats results … [Read more...] about Who is Michelle Donelan and what is the new education secretary facing?

M4 protester on why she's taking part in 30mph demonstration Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Vicky Stamper, from Cwmbran, was among 12 drivers arrested shortly before 11am on Monday near the M4 Severn Bridge. She was held on suspicion of breaching a police notice not to drive under 30mph. Related articles Police officer faces hearing for 'leg-sweeping' handcuffed woman Police 'shoot' at tractors amassing at Dutch border Two convoys had been holding up traffic since around 7am with slow-moving roadblocks on both sides of the bridge. Police impounded Vicky's Vauxhall Corsa and the other vehicles involved in the protest … [Read more...] about M4 protester raging after being kept for hours in ‘disgusting’ cell

Martin Lewis is urging motorists to check their driving licence is still in date - or risk a £1,000 fine. Writing in the latest MoneySavingExpert email , he warned how two million drivers have photocard licences that are no longer valid. The MSE founder said: "Photo driving licences usually expire after 10 years... If you don't renew, you ultimately risk being fined." Fines for out-of-date driving licences can be up to £1,000. Photocard licences replaced paper licences in 1998 and must be renewed every ten years. This is not just to do with road safety - it's more about catching people driving illegally. Make sure your licence is up to date - or you could face a huge fine ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Renewing your licence means submitting a true-to-life photo of yourself, as yoour appearance will change over the course of ten years. Doing this helps the police spot drivers using the wrong licence. How to check and renew your driving licence … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis warns two million drivers at risk of £1,000 fine over simple error

University of California Los Angeles anthropology professor Joseph Manson revealed that he is leaving academia due to the “Woke takeover of higher education.” A blog post from Manson, who decided to retire at the age of 62, details the ways in which “militant” faculty members are upending the university, even causing a decline in academic standards. He characterized UCLA’s anthropology department as “unusually peaceful” and “intellectually inclusive” until the late 2000s, when “militant faculty recruited even more extremely militant graduate students to work with them.” Manson detailed the “public torment and humiliation” of colleague Professor Jeffrey Brantingham, who created predictive software that could aid law enforcement in preventing urban crime. A resolution passed by the school’s Anthropology Graduate Students Association condemned the work as furthering the “criminalization of Blackness in the United States,” as well as reinforcing “the racial capitalist and … [Read more...] about Professor Blasts ‘Woke Takeover Of Higher Education,’ Reveals Why He Finally Quit | The Daily Wire

Michael Gove has told Boris Johnson to step down as prime minister, a bombshell report has claimed. The Levelling Up Secretary is one of the most senior members of Mr Johnson’s Cabinet, but was nowhere to be seen as the PM took a battering during PMQs. According to Mail Plus , it was because he had just told him to resign during a meeting earlier this morning. A spokesman for Mr Gove did not dispute this. Mr Gove famously torpedoed Mr Johnson’s first leadership bid in 2016, before agreeing to join his Cabinet in 2019. The explosive report comes hot on the heels of six ministers resigning in one fell swoop . It’s hard to see how the PM can survive the collapse of his Government, but he told MPs today he would not resign. Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid got the ball rolling last night when they dramatically stepped down over the Chris Pincher affair. Almost 30 ministers have now resigned within 24 hours. Who has resigned from … [Read more...] about Michael Gove ‘tells Boris to go’ after 38 resignations in 24 hours

Boris Johnson has said he will "of course" still be prime minister tomorrow despite facing an avalanche of resignations from members of his government. Speaking at a hearing of the powerful Liaison Committee - which has a membership made up of parliamentary select committee chairs - the PM was told by SNP MP Angus MacNeil that the "game is up". Asked by Mr MacNeil if he would still be in place tomorrow, the PM replied: "Of course." Politics Hub: Boris Johnson on the brink as resignations continue Later asked by Labour's Darren Jones, chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, how his week is going, Mr Johnson replied: "Terrific." Advertisement Mr Jones told the prime minister "on a very human level, you must know that it's in the country's interest for you to leave". The Labour MP said it was not "funny" for Mr Johnson to remain in power, telling the PM: "It is not a game." More on Boris Johnson Cabinet … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson says ‘of course’ he will be prime minister tomorrow at committee probe amid avalanche of resignations

By Branwen Jeffreys Published 11 December 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Ofsted is to set up a taskforce of inspectors to seek out unregistered schools that are operating outside the law in England. Chief Inspector of Schools Sir Michael Wilshaw says there is a serious and growing threat to the safety of children. Inspectors have found three unregistered schools operating in Birmingham in recent weeks. The government says it is taking robust steps against unregistered schools. Analysis : From BBC education editor Branwen Jeffreys Anywhere that offers more than 20 hours a week of teaching is legally obliged to be registered as a school. The three schools inspected by Ofsted had not met this requirement to register. It is likely the children being sent to some of the centres breaching that threshold are registered as home-educated. The … [Read more...] about Illegal unregistered schools face prosecution

By Branwen Jeffreys Published 26 November 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Madrassas in England will face regulation and inspection under government plans published on Thursday. Last month, Prime Minister David Cameron said some children were "having their heads filled with poison and their hearts filled with hate" in these Muslim supplementary schools. Muslim organisations accept regulation is needed to protect children's welfare but maintain concerns about radicalisation are misplaced. The UK contains about 2,000 madrassas. Religious instruction Under the plans, any out-of-school setting providing intensive education would be required to register and be open to inspection. This is likely to cover almost all madrassas, as the proposals suggest six to eight hours a week as the threshold for regulation. Many Muslim children attend madrassas to … [Read more...] about Plans to regulate madrassas published by government

HARD-UP households will able to save hundreds on their children's school uniforms thanks to a new government law. New statutory guidance, effective from September, means schools will have to make uniforms affordable for all families. This will see families offered more high street options and households will also be able to buy second-hand uniform. Schools should make sure the necessary arrangements are in place so second-hand school uniforms are available. The Government has also also urged them to signpost parents to established second-hand uniform schemes, if they don't want to set up their own. Some schools don't have uniforms, which means the new law will not affect you if your child goes to one of these. Read more in Money BILL HELP Thousands of people to get £200 direct payment within days - how to get the cash HOME RUN I've lived in my house for 104 years - I was born here and then bought it for £250 … [Read more...] about Major rule change set to slash kids’ uniform costs for new school year