The Latest Breaking News from Gillian Keegan

Proposed Ofsted changes ‘totally inadequate’, say family of Ruth Perry

Headteacher’s suicide has led to calls for reform but chief inspector says one-word grades ‘integral’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop ‘one-word assessments’ for schools

Amanda Spielman described the gradings, which range from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’, as ‘integral’ to the school system.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop 'one-word assessments' for UK schools

It comes amid growing pressure to reform the present grading system - which has been dubbed too simplistic and fails to reflect the complexity of a school and its teaching quality.

Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2023

Ministers consider rule to let single-sex schools bar transgender pupils

Guidance for England also likely to tell teachers to inform parents when children question their gender identity

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Single-sex schools will be able to refuse transgender pupils

New guidance aims to protect school leaders from legal action from parents

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

‘Not enough teachers for PM’s maths-until-18 plan to work’

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan would not say how many more maths teachers will be needed to achieve the Government’s goal of ensuring all children learn maths until the age of 18 when asked on Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023

No 10 refuses to say when Rishi Sunak first declared wife’s shareholding in childminder agency – as it happened

PM’s spokesperson also refuses to say when updated register of ministers’ interests would be published

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

Education Secretary backs Ofsted’s one-word ratings despite outcry from teachers

Gillian Keegan said single-word ratings are ‘clear’ and ‘easy for parents to navigate’.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Give teachers in England a deal similar to nurses to avoid strikes, says union

Patrick Roach of NASUWT calls on education secretary Gillian Keegan to reopen pay talks

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023

Government warned of consequences of not reopening education pay talks

Dr Patrick Roach has used his annual conference speech to send a warning to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan.

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023