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Ofsted’s new inspection overhaul sparks outrage after a headteacher’s death linked to its 2023 review; critics say it’s more punitive than ever.

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Russia Implements Values-Based Student Testing

Russia's Sport Ministry has awarded a contract to develop an app that assesses students' adherence to traditional values, including patriotism and ethics. The initiative aligns with Kremlin efforts to promote 'traditional values' and raises concerns about ideological monitoring in education.

Johnson's School Closure Decisions Under Scrutiny

Recent UK Covid-19 Inquiry testimonies reveal Boris Johnson's government delayed planning and underestimated the impact of school closures on children. Evidence suggests many children suffered long-term health and developmental issues, including Long Covid, with critics calling the response a failure. The inquiry continues to examine accountability.

UK Schools Face New Attendance Targets

The UK government will issue AI-generated attendance targets to all schools to address rising absenteeism, especially among vulnerable pupils. Unions criticize the move as adding pressure without solving underlying issues, amid ongoing concerns about attendance rates post-pandemic.