Digging around in the undergrowth of schools reform in England Warwick Mansell's news and analysis site
Secondary academy calls on Labour government to review the free schools policy, after warning that new institution stands to leave it “half-empty”
Involvement of chair of beleaguered academy chain with church which uses one of its schools revealed – prompting questions about undeclared conflict of interest
Graduate warns of having been placed in an “unsafe situation” by being asked to teach lessons without training at controversial academy
Union warns of possible strike action over free school trust’s non-release of independent report into its management
Teachers complaining of “pressure-cooker atmosphere” and constant observations following Harris Federation’s controversial takeover of primary school
Chair of governors’ alleged attempt to become headteacher of LA school triggers chain of events likely to lead to its academisation
Academy trust refuses freedom of information request, partially on grounds of it being “vexatious”
High teacher turnover rates at England’s largest academy chains revealed
Labour government did not start any forced academy projects in weeks after taking office, new data reveal
Individuals linked to companies which won contracts to support DfE’s English Hubs initiative continued to serve on its overarching council – despite government document warnings on potential conflicts of interest
Ex-governor issues scathing critique of high-profile academy trust’s approach to behaviour, governing body dissent and staff management
Largest two schools within controversial academy trust see sixth form numbers plummeting, as teenagers seemingly vote with their feet
£265,000-a-year MAT CEO also running another trust: but who is footing the bill? Multiple questions around apparent takeover
A “closed shop”? Phonics advisory group to Department for Education dominated by individuals linked to products offered by just two companies
United Learning Trust now 50 per cent larger than any other MAT in England, new data reveal
No sign of DfE “action plan” on improving its handling of Freedom of Information requests, months after deadline it was set by the transparency watchdog
“Brutal”: how Harris changed school’s name and uniform and even dismantled its trophy cabinet within weeks of academy’s approval by new government
Forced academisation placed additional pressure on inspection for schools – and former chief inspector argued against this – independent report for Ofsted concludes