AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOfsted Watch: Havering’s first secondary inspections under the new Ofsted framework show only four schools assessed so far, with none yet rated “exceptional” and all judged “strong” or “expected” across areas including curriculum, inclusion, leadership and wellbeing. School Choice Data: Warwickshire has been picked to trial the DfE’s new “School Profiles” service, aiming to help families compare secondary schools in one place using admissions, curriculum, extra-curricular, performance and Ofsted info. Tech & Skills Debate: Letters argue Burnham’s push for technical education shouldn’t pit academic vs practical learning, calling for a return to broader 14–19-style education rather than a test-heavy model. Online Safety for Kids: Safety Spotters is giving free age-banded online-safety books to parents and schools, targeting deepfake and voice-clone scams. Family Cost Pressures: Research for Aldi suggests parents may spend nearly £50 per child on ice creams this summer, with some cities seeing cones hit £4. Heat & Water Stress: England faces an “exceptionally serious” drought after successive heatwaves, with flash-drought conditions and widespread hosepipe bans. Cyber Training: Lancashire businesses can access a UK-first cyber attack simulation funded by police proceeds, letting SMEs practise responses before incidents hit.
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