Inspection Reform: Education Secretary Responds to Ofsted HMCI

by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s letter about inspection reforms responding to His Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver.

Dame Christine Gilbert Announced as Chair of Ofsted

by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News

The next Ofsted chair has been announced as Dame Christine Gilbert. See the DfE press release here.

Employment Reforms will ‘Help Solve UK’s Productivity Puzzle’

by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News

Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders has said that employment reforms will help ‘solve UK’s Productivity Puzzle’, in his speech to global leaders in Geneva.

Teacher Mentoring Programme: Promotion of Cohort 6

by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News

The DfE has announced that applications are now open for Cohort 6 of the teacher mentoring programme (TMP) in the further education sector. Click here for more.

Guidance to Support Post-16 Funding Assurance Audits

by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News

The DfE has updated their published guidance, and process flows to support DfE assurance work on post-16 funding for further education providers. Click here for more.