Mary-Louise Clews

Journalist and consultant. Mum. Flaneuse. Personal views, RTs/ likes not endorsement. Mainly on Bluesky @msclews.bsky.social or LinkedIn
Portrait: @garywingart

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

Personal news klaxon! As I embark on my 3rd decade as a journalist & comms expert, it's time to return to being my own boss. It's been a huge honour to lead the extraordinary @tes news team alongside @CharlotteSantry & I'm extremely proud of our achievements over the past 4.5yrs

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

@McBreartySinead @tes @CharlotteSantry Thanks Sinead!

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

Personal news klaxon! As I embark on my 3rd decade as a journalist & comms expert, it's time to return to being my own boss. It's been a huge honour to lead the extraordinary @tes news team alongside @CharlotteSantry & I'm extremely proud of our achievements over the past 4.5yrs

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

@cerysturner7 🧡🧡

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

@ProgEducat Thank you ☺️

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

After taking a short break, I'll be sharing more about what's in the pipeline for me on here and on LinkedIn here https://t.co/5d2xafCsVf /ends.

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

Huge thanks to those in the sector who supported me taking on a news desk during a hugely tumultuous time for schools inc @AlisonMPeacock @McBreartySinead @RealGeoffBarton @PaulWhiteman6 @jonathansimons and many more (some who've left this place!).. 5/6

[Cerys Turner @cerysturner7]

Excl: Ofsted's governance needs urgent renewal, according to Alternative Big Listen authors @franknorris & @colinsparkbridg

They are calling for more openness in board appointments, as well as changes to how chief inspectors are selected 🔍

https://t.co/OmIboMxtvF

[Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden]

New this morning: Trust capacity funding has been cut with no plans currently for future rounds https://t.co/mZUaVjCBGt

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

The gloves are off....

[Cerys Turner @cerysturner7]

Further detail on @ISC_schools legal action here ⬇️

- The case will focus on human rights act breaches
- ISC has appointed human rights barrister Lord Pannick KC to take on the govt
- “This is a decision that has not been taken lightly” - @julieR_isc

https://t.co/otc9vpH1ea

[Cerys Turner @cerysturner7]

🚨 Legal action launched against govt's VAT policy

@ISC_schools, which represents over 1,400 private schools, will be taking legal action against the government's policy to charge VAT on private school fees.

More to follow...

https://t.co/b7eoYtQg8r

[Tes magazine @tes]

BREAKING: @ISC_schools is launching legal action against the government’s policy to place VAT on private school fees
https://t.co/mRqAoFIhwr

[Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden]

Our understanding on National Insurance is leaders have been told it will cover the 'net effect' of rise for schools - @julia_harnden says sector will need to see detail of how money is allocated to see “whether costs will be fully covered in every case" https://t.co/xnTdugjyX3

[Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden]

Tes understands public sector bodies, including schools, will get 'additional funding' to help with rise in employer National Insurance contributions

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

I couldn't be more proud of this wonderfully talented journalist.....although her success has v little do with me of course. She is a true star of her generation and I feel extremely lucky to have worked with her and watched her grow over the past three years @tes

[Matilda Martin @matilda__martin]

Personal news🚨
This will be my last week @tes after over 1,000 stories written + 3 years of working with a wonderful team & an incredible sector 1/3

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

The future of primary schools within the multi-academy trust sector is under question as findings shared with @tes reveal financial reserves are five times lower at all-primary trusts than those with no primaries
https://t.co/ePbVI030ws

[Mary-Louise Clews @msclews]

Oak funding set to be lower from next year as DfE bids to end legal action against it by @besatweet and others. Extraordinary exclusive from @tes junior reporter @cerysturner7 👇

[Tes magazine @tes]

Exclusive: Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has committed to lowering funding for Oak National Academy as part of a bid to end a legal challenge against the resources quango | For subscribers
https://t.co/WVVptDYhQD

[Cerys Turner @cerysturner7]

I’m at Conservative Party Conference covering all things education for @tes (a bit less busy than Labour, but far more sandwich options...) #CPC24