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Exclusive: Department for Education monitoring social media posts from England-based staff for criticism of its policies

Essex is the second largest local authority in England – and its Ofsted outstanding-rated children and families social care team has a particularly low turnover rate. So what are the secrets behind its success?

Figures raise questions about safeguarding at college given ‘outstanding’ for welfare by Ofsted

An Observer investigation finds DfE tried to cancel conference with ‘unsuitable’ speakers – and experts who criticised state education policy had files kept on online posts

Hybrid working and high-speed broadband mean village life is an option for those with jobs in the capital, and there are plenty of areas with handy city links to choose from

Dreams are being scuppered by local authorities despite there being a childcare shortage

These shared-ownership options are in picturesque locations — all within easy reach of the city

Helping your child choose a new school is a daunting process. You have to take into account catchment areas, how your child will travel to school, and where their friends are going. You may be looking at Ofsted results, exam performance or even the universities that pupils from particular schools…

Research reveals where the growing army of renters with kids should be looking for property in the capital