Vanessa Clarke, Senior education reporter for the BBC, reported on 29 July 2026 that hackers have obtained about 607,000 records in a cyber-attack on the Department for Education (DfE) in England. The data taken includes telephone numbers and email addresses relating to individuals and organisations but does not include bank details or other sensitive information. … Continue reading Cyber-attack on Department for Education
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Infant school hit by cyber attack
We are all aware that onine security is a major convern, and that cyber threats are always out there. A recent cyber attack at an Essex infant school, reported here by the BBC, highlights the issue, demonstrating that it is very real, and that all schools need to have appropriate security in place.
What do SEN parents want would-be MPs to know?
This aticle from BBC News (Essex) highlights parents' concerns that SEN does not figure highly enough on political parties' agendas. SEN is an increasingly serious issue in schools across the country - including Derbyshire - so this is a timely article. It usefully summarieses what each party is promising around SEN. You can read the … Continue reading What do SEN parents want would-be MPs to know?
Move to home education biggest since pandemic
A BBC investigation has found the number of children moving to home education in the UK is at its highest level since the pandemic. Their article notes: Freedom of Information requests showed UK councils received at least 49,819 notifications in 2022-23 from families wanting to home educate a child. This is the highest level since … Continue reading Move to home education biggest since pandemic
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief inspector
In today's (24 April 2023) "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg", an interview with Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief inspector, looked at the recent tragic events around Caversham Primary, and subsequent calls for changes to Ofsted (including scrapping it completely). Spielman remained confident that Ofsted has a part to play, but separated the politics - where decsions are made by … Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg interviews Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief inspector