OfstedLet’s talk schools: how will new Ofsted boss respond to clamour for reform?The Charedi community in particular will be keeping a close eye on what the inspection service does nextBy Simon Rocker2 min read
SchoolsHasmo girls earn top marks for Jewish studiesInspectors rate the Orthodox secondary school’s religious programme as outstanding in all areasBy Simon Rocker2 min read
SchoolsIvrit a strength at outstanding Simon MarksOther schools could learn about teaching the language from the Hackney primary, inspectors sayBy Simon Rocker1 min read
jewish studiesMenorah Foundation’s outstanding Jewish studies praised for creativity’Exciting’ programme attracts increased Sunday morning attendanceBy Simon Rocker1 min read
PalestineMasked men hang Palestinian flags around school at centre of protestPolice say they are investigating video footage of the actionBy JC Reporter1 min read
Anti-Israel protestsPrimary school closes early amid ‘threats’ after rejecting Palestinian badges and stickersThe primary school had been scheduled to stay open until the end of FridayBy Jane Prinsley1 min read
SchoolsAkiva tops the Jewish SATs tableThe Progressive primary remains at the head of the pack in first test results published for four yearsBy Simon Rocker1 min read
Let’s talk schools: time to find an alternative pathway to academiaToo many students feel ‘second best’ under the current systemBy Patrick Moriarty 2 min read||December 8, 2023 11:25
Yavneh College makes comprehensive top 10Hertfordshire school elevated in revised Times survey1 min read||December 8, 2023 10:26
Good all round – Ofsted’s verdict on Hasmonean BoysInspectors impressed with teaching and pupils’ support for one another at Orthodox academyBy Simon Rocker1 min read||December 6, 2023 17:38
JFS named country’s top comprehensive this yearBritain’s largest Jewish school heads the Times tableBy Simon Rocker1 min read||December 1, 2023 14:40
Simon Marks opens new autism resource unitNew facility will cater for up to 12 pupilsBy Simon Rocker1 min read||December 1, 2023 12:43
Obituary: Anna ScherDrama 'legend' who taught Islington children truths beyond stardomBy Gloria Tessler5 min read||November 23, 2023 11:58
Sacks Morasha headteacher to leave after less than two years in roleRachel Barbanel leaves primary in 'excellent position' say governorsBy Simon Rocker1 min read||November 21, 2023 11:55
Let’s talk schools: Exams are a burden that our children don’t needPresent system is out of date and needs an overhaul. Urgently.By Rabbi Daniel Fine2 min read||November 17, 2023 10:59
‘There’s nothing like headship,’ says Yavneh Schools leader after a decade at the helmSpencer Lewis, executive head of college in Borehamwood, has reached the milestone but at 56, and has no plans to move onBy Simon Rocker6 min read||November 17, 2023 10:38