Academy Schools Sector in England Consolidated annual report and accounts 2016/17
The Comptroller and Auditor General has qualified his audit opinion on these accounts.
Published:
6 Nov 2018
6 Nov 2018
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The sale of student loans
This report considers the value for money of the sale of student loans that entered repayment between 2002 & 2006.
Published:
20 Jul 2018
20 Jul 2018
Ofsted’s inspection of schools
This report examines whether Ofsted’s approach to inspecting schools is providing value for money. We assessed Ofsted’s role, performance and impact.
Published:
24 May 2018
24 May 2018
Investigation into oversight of the Student Loans Company’s governance, and management of its former chief executive
This investigation describes the events surrounding the appointment and dismissal of the Student Loans Company’s former chief executive officer. It sets outs the Department for Education’s role in oversight of the Company and how it responded to the concerns raised by two Company staff.
Published:
11 May 2018
11 May 2018
Converting maintained schools to academies
This report focuses on the arrangements for converting schools to academies. We assess the Department for Education’s approach and the extent of conversion; the robustness, cost and speed of the conversion process; and the availability of sponsors and multi-academy trusts to support schools to convert to academies.
Published:
22 Feb 2018
22 Feb 2018
Retaining and developing the teaching workforce
Schools, especially secondary schools, face real challenges in retaining and developing their teachers. National data suggest progress but mask significant local variation.
Published:
12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017
Financial sustainability of schools
The government’s approach to managing the risks to schools’ financial sustainability cannot be judged to be effective or providing value for money until more progress is made.
Published:
14 Dec 2016
14 Dec 2016
Communication with academy auditors 2016
The Department for Education is revising the way that consolidated financial information for the academies sector is reported to Parliament.
Published:
31 Oct 2016
31 Oct 2016
Investigation: The Department for Education’s management of a potential conflict of interest
This investigation focuses on how the Department for Education identified and managed a potential conflict of interest between the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families and a company called Morning Lane Associates.
Published:
26 Oct 2016
26 Oct 2016
Delivering value through the apprenticeships programme
The Department for Education should set out the planned overall impact of the programme on productivity and growth.
Published:
6 Sep 2016
6 Sep 2016