Kyle Tormey
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Education journalist at Tes. X: @ktormreport Tips: kyle.tormey@tes.com
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15-fold increase in DfE influencer spend since 2022
Exclusive data obtained by Tes shows the Department for Education spent more than £200,000 on influencer marketing from April to October this year
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Spending by the Department for Education on influencer marketing has increased by nearly 1500% since 2021/22.
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Spending by the Department for Education on influencer marketing has increased by nearly 1500% since 2021/22.
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The ‘hero leader’ mindset is putting pupil outcomes at risk, warns a new report calling for a more collaborative approach to school leadership.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The ‘hero leader’ mindset is putting pupil outcomes at risk, warns a new report calling for a more collaborative approach to school leadership.
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Just 1/18 SEND are inspections by Ofsted and CQC resulted in positive findings this year. Since the start of 2023, 50% of areas were found to have inconsistent experiences or outcomes and 29% were systemically failing.
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No ‘positive outcomes’ in SEND inspections this summer
Just one out of 18 SEND area inspections carried out by Ofsted and the CQC so far this year has resulted in the top inspection rating, data shows
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November 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Just 1/18 SEND are inspections by Ofsted and CQC resulted in positive findings this year. Since the start of 2023, 50% of areas were found to have inconsistent experiences or outcomes and 29% were systemically failing.
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For @tesmagazine.bsky.social
Shake up at @aqaeducation.bsky.social:
EPI Chief Exec @natalieperera.bsky.social joins as Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer, Dale Basset returns as new Chief Qualifications Officer and a new role for @annatreth.bsky.social.
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EPI Chief Exec @natalieperera.bsky.social joins as Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer, Dale Basset returns as new Chief Qualifications Officer and a new role for @annatreth.bsky.social.
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EPI chief executive Natalie Perera moving to AQA
The exam board has also appointed United Learning's director of curriculum and assessment as its chief qualifications officer
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November 18, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Shake up at @aqaeducation.bsky.social:
EPI Chief Exec @natalieperera.bsky.social joins as Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer, Dale Basset returns as new Chief Qualifications Officer and a new role for @annatreth.bsky.social.
For @tesmagazine.bsky.social:
EPI Chief Exec @natalieperera.bsky.social joins as Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer, Dale Basset returns as new Chief Qualifications Officer and a new role for @annatreth.bsky.social.
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Exclusive:
Spending by the Department for Education on influencer marketing has increased by nearly 1500% since 2021/22.
For @tesmagazine.bsky.social:
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Spending by the Department for Education on influencer marketing has increased by nearly 1500% since 2021/22.
For @tesmagazine.bsky.social:
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
15-fold increase in DfE influencer spend since 2022
Exclusive data obtained by Tes shows the Department for Education spent more than £200,000 on influencer marketing from April to October this year
www.tes.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Exclusive:
Spending by the Department for Education on influencer marketing has increased by nearly 1500% since 2021/22.
For @tesmagazine.bsky.social:
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Spending by the Department for Education on influencer marketing has increased by nearly 1500% since 2021/22.
For @tesmagazine.bsky.social:
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
The latest cohort of attendance and behaviour hub schools have been announced, bringing the total to 57. Of the 57 schools, none are dedicated special or AP instituions.
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DfE announces 36 new attendance and behaviour hubs
The latest cohort brings the total number of hub lead schools to 57, with more expected to be announced
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November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The latest cohort of attendance and behaviour hub schools have been announced, bringing the total to 57. Of the 57 schools, none are dedicated special or AP instituions.
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It’s the first day of (volunteer) Ofsted inspections today, but leaders have been told about changes to how the watchdog uses performance data just days before.
@ascl-uk.bsky.social say it’s reason enough for volunteer schools to pull out entirely.
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@ascl-uk.bsky.social say it’s reason enough for volunteer schools to pull out entirely.
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‘Major concerns’ over Ofsted data changes
Schools that volunteered to be first for new inspections should be allowed to withdraw because of changes announced by Ofsted just days before the new system begins, say heads’ leaders
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November 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It’s the first day of (volunteer) Ofsted inspections today, but leaders have been told about changes to how the watchdog uses performance data just days before.
@ascl-uk.bsky.social say it’s reason enough for volunteer schools to pull out entirely.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@ascl-uk.bsky.social say it’s reason enough for volunteer schools to pull out entirely.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Excl: Diversity and anti-racism should be embedded into teacher training, according to an open letter from ITT providers.
There should be an "explicit focus” on addressing inequalities within ITT programmes, including in trainees’ reflective tasks.
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There should be an "explicit focus” on addressing inequalities within ITT programmes, including in trainees’ reflective tasks.
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Embed diversity and antiracism into teacher training, DfE told
Teacher training providers also call on government to set up a national body for early career and trainee teachers
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November 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Excl: Diversity and anti-racism should be embedded into teacher training, according to an open letter from ITT providers.
There should be an "explicit focus” on addressing inequalities within ITT programmes, including in trainees’ reflective tasks.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
There should be an "explicit focus” on addressing inequalities within ITT programmes, including in trainees’ reflective tasks.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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How do you persuade single academy trusts with some of the best attainment scores in England to join a MAT, if they’re managing ok financially? And do MATs even want them?
@jabedahmed.bsky.social speaks to heads and trust leaders to find out.
@jabedahmed.bsky.social speaks to heads and trust leaders to find out.
What will push the last single-academy trusts to merge?
Nearly 850 single-academy trusts remain, including some of the highest performing schools in England. Labour wants them to join multi-academy trusts, but persuading them won’t be easy, finds Jabed Ahm...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
How do you persuade single academy trusts with some of the best attainment scores in England to join a MAT, if they’re managing ok financially? And do MATs even want them?
@jabedahmed.bsky.social speaks to heads and trust leaders to find out.
@jabedahmed.bsky.social speaks to heads and trust leaders to find out.
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As part of its response to the curriculum review, the government has outlined its intention to overhaul Progress 8. How is it proposing the performance measure should change?
@tesmagazine.bsky.social explains:
@tesmagazine.bsky.social explains:
Progress 8 reform: what are the government’s plans?
As part of its response to the curriculum review, the government has outlined its intention to overhaul the performance measure. Tes has all you need to know
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November 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
As part of its response to the curriculum review, the government has outlined its intention to overhaul Progress 8. How is it proposing the performance measure should change?
@tesmagazine.bsky.social explains:
@tesmagazine.bsky.social explains:
Primary and secondary teachers have been encouraged to apply to the Teacher Reference Group as part of the department’s commitment to “engage teachers in national education policy”.
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DfE seeks teachers for policy ‘sounding board’
The government is looking for primary and secondary teachers to join the latest cohort of its Teacher Reference Group
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November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Primary and secondary teachers have been encouraged to apply to the Teacher Reference Group as part of the department’s commitment to “engage teachers in national education policy”.
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The much anticipated curriculum and assessment review is out. The EBacc is to be scrapped, and it calls for a new year 8 English test and an entitlement to triple science for all. Great piece rounding it all up here by @cerysturner.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Curriculum and assessment review: 14 key points
The Francis review’s final recommendations include scrapping the EBacc, reducing exam time and making triple science available to all at GCSE
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November 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The much anticipated curriculum and assessment review is out. The EBacc is to be scrapped, and it calls for a new year 8 English test and an entitlement to triple science for all. Great piece rounding it all up here by @cerysturner.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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A legal claim against Ofsted's new inspection framework has been thrown out by the courts today.
@naht.org.uk say they will consult members about industrial action & are considering appealing the verdict.
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@naht.org.uk say they will consult members about industrial action & are considering appealing the verdict.
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Union’s legal challenge of new Ofsted inspections rejected
The NAHT’s bid for a High Court challenge over new Ofsted framework was heard just a week before inspections are due to start
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November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A legal claim against Ofsted's new inspection framework has been thrown out by the courts today.
@naht.org.uk say they will consult members about industrial action & are considering appealing the verdict.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@naht.org.uk say they will consult members about industrial action & are considering appealing the verdict.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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DfE is urged to probe use of persistent disruptive behaviour as a reason for exclusions amid concerns from AP leaders about how schools are using different thresholds to remove students. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
DfE urged to probe ‘persistent disruptive behaviour’ exclusions
Some pupils are being wrongly excluded from school because this vague ‘catch-all’ category is creating inconsistency in the system, warn PRU and AP leaders
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October 31, 2025 at 7:59 AM
DfE is urged to probe use of persistent disruptive behaviour as a reason for exclusions amid concerns from AP leaders about how schools are using different thresholds to remove students. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
New DfE data shows an increase in wealthiest parents seeking delayed admission to Reception for summer-born children.
Data obtained by @tesmagazine.bsky.social suggests schools in affluent areas are more likely to have pupils taught out of their year group.
Data obtained by @tesmagazine.bsky.social suggests schools in affluent areas are more likely to have pupils taught out of their year group.
Wealthiest households fuel demand for delayed school starts
The affluence of the area in which a school is located is linked to the number of summer-born children who start Reception a year later, research shows
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October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
New DfE data shows an increase in wealthiest parents seeking delayed admission to Reception for summer-born children.
Data obtained by @tesmagazine.bsky.social suggests schools in affluent areas are more likely to have pupils taught out of their year group.
Data obtained by @tesmagazine.bsky.social suggests schools in affluent areas are more likely to have pupils taught out of their year group.
Schools made nearly 45,000 more social services referrals last year compared with a decade ago.
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School referrals to social services hit new high
Schools made nearly 45,000 more social services referrals last year compared with a decade ago, DfE data shows
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October 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Schools made nearly 45,000 more social services referrals last year compared with a decade ago.
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Schools will need to find savings from their budgets to deliver the pay award, according to the DfE’s pay review submission.
Leaders will need to be “proactive” about making the most of their budgets to achieve this (in case they weren’t already…)
Leaders will need to be “proactive” about making the most of their budgets to achieve this (in case they weren’t already…)
October 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Schools will need to find savings from their budgets to deliver the pay award, according to the DfE’s pay review submission.
Leaders will need to be “proactive” about making the most of their budgets to achieve this (in case they weren’t already…)
Leaders will need to be “proactive” about making the most of their budgets to achieve this (in case they weren’t already…)
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💷Teacher pay: 'Considering the projected trajectory of average earnings growth across the wider economy, it is appropriate that pay awards over the next three years are lower than those in the past few years'
DfE: Teachers should get 6.5% pay rise over three years
The government has told the School Teachers’ Review Body how much teachers should receive up to 2029
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October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
💷Teacher pay: 'Considering the projected trajectory of average earnings growth across the wider economy, it is appropriate that pay awards over the next three years are lower than those in the past few years'
The Department for Education estimates nearly half a million pupils are eligible for council-funded travel to school.
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Nearly half a million pupils entitled to free school transport
Almost one in 10 children with SEND who receive funded home-to-school transport travel alone by taxi, new DfE data shows
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October 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The Department for Education estimates nearly half a million pupils are eligible for council-funded travel to school.
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Around eight in 10 teachers say they have had to rethink how they set assignments because of artificial intelligence (AI), a new survey has found. Exclusive by @ktorm-social1.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/new...
8 in 10 teachers rethinking how they set assignments due to AI
The British Council survey of school teachers also reveals that they are worried about how AI is changing the way students communicate
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October 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Around eight in 10 teachers say they have had to rethink how they set assignments because of artificial intelligence (AI), a new survey has found. Exclusive by @ktorm-social1.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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“There is no support for heads to have zero tolerance.”
My full interview with shadow education secretary Laura Trott below 👇
My full interview with shadow education secretary Laura Trott below 👇
Laura Trott: Heads have to ‘fight’ for exclusions
Shadow education secretary talks to Tes about the ‘pushback’ facing heads on exclusions, how schools are ‘lagging’ on phone bans and why RISE plans are ‘reckless’
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October 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM
“There is no support for heads to have zero tolerance.”
My full interview with shadow education secretary Laura Trott below 👇
My full interview with shadow education secretary Laura Trott below 👇
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An inclusion taskforce's report on SEND reform calls for a new layer of statutory support to be created for pupils in mainstream schools and for existing EHCPs to be retained until a better support system is in place. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Statutory SEND support should not need diagnosis, say experts
Taskforce urges the government to create a new layer of statutory SEND support in mainstream schools - but to keep existing EHCPs temporarily
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October 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
An inclusion taskforce's report on SEND reform calls for a new layer of statutory support to be created for pupils in mainstream schools and for existing EHCPs to be retained until a better support system is in place. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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There are pros and cons to this plan (and I’ve heard quite a few concerns about AI tutors lately) but it’s quite obviously not going to work in schools with rubbish wifi or a shortage of devices - ie a lot of primaries.
SCOOP by @cerysturner.bsky.social 👇
SCOOP by @cerysturner.bsky.social 👇
Exclusive: The government wants to look at ways to encourage schools to use AI tutors for students
DfE to encourage AI tutors in schools
But England’s largest education union warns against ‘tutoring on a shoestring’ and says many disadvantaged students need direct contact with teachers
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October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
There are pros and cons to this plan (and I’ve heard quite a few concerns about AI tutors lately) but it’s quite obviously not going to work in schools with rubbish wifi or a shortage of devices - ie a lot of primaries.
SCOOP by @cerysturner.bsky.social 👇
SCOOP by @cerysturner.bsky.social 👇
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Exclusive: The chair of the curriculum review Becky Francis says "there are important areas badly in need of improvement, and there is a need for a timely refresh across the piece to ensure that the curriculum is cutting-edge" ahead of the report being published. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Becky Francis: 5 reflections on the curriculum and assessment review
With the curriculum and assessment review due to publish its recommendations ‘very soon’, chair Becky Francis writes exclusively for Tes about what she has learned through the process
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October 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Exclusive: The chair of the curriculum review Becky Francis says "there are important areas badly in need of improvement, and there is a need for a timely refresh across the piece to ensure that the curriculum is cutting-edge" ahead of the report being published. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Excl: Concerns raised over omission of special & AP schools in the new behaviour/attendance hubs
DfE says it plans to include them in future cohorts but some leaders say their expertise has been “ignored”.
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DfE says it plans to include them in future cohorts but some leaders say their expertise has been “ignored”.
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Lack of special schools in DfE hubs ‘is an act of self-harm’
Sector leaders voice concerns that the government’s first wave of behaviour and attendance hubs includes only mainstream settings
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October 17, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Excl: Concerns raised over omission of special & AP schools in the new behaviour/attendance hubs
DfE says it plans to include them in future cohorts but some leaders say their expertise has been “ignored”.
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DfE says it plans to include them in future cohorts but some leaders say their expertise has been “ignored”.
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Former education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson was before the Covid inquiry today and faced questions about a lack of planning, exam grading mistakes and how schools were closed and reopened. Our full story here and a thread below. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
October 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Former education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson was before the Covid inquiry today and faced questions about a lack of planning, exam grading mistakes and how schools were closed and reopened. Our full story here and a thread below. www.tes.com/magazine/new...