News

Reading at ‘English hub’ schools holds up post-pandemic

But DfE research finds no firm ‘causal’ link between participation and improved phonics scores

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher strikes

Keegan tells NEU to check its facts on teacher pay

Education secretary says stats watchdog ruling ‘appears to contradict’ statement from union on lack of funding information

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Can you help us inspire change in the education sector? The Science Teaching Survey 2023 is open now.

We are inviting all science teachers, heads of department and technicians in secondary schools in the UK and Ireland…

Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry
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The value of mental health support for pupils during exam season

How schools can support exam stress and ensure students process big life changes with MindSafe, the multi award-winning mental…

MindSafe Digital
MindSafe Digital
SEND

New SEND inspections, but usual failings flagged

First inspection reports under new SEND framework have been published

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher strikes

Teacher strikes: Education unions begin re-balloting members

NEU and NAHT launch fresh votes as pay dispute continues

Amy Walker
Amy Walker


Academies

Parent pushback forces academy takeover rethink

Plans to academise Sheffield’s last local authority-maintained secondary have been pushed back

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Academies

Primaries form academy trusts as council support dwindles

Prospective chains say ‘diminishing’ authority help a factor in decision

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Exams

Critically ill teens unable to sit exams can now get grades

Disabled pupils, such as those with cancer, who can’t sit exams can now get their grades after campaign by…

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Governance

Academy governors want greater role in headteacher management

Involving local governors in school leader oversight offers a ‘richer picture’ of performance, says NGA

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Politics

DfE brain drain as third senior adviser announces departure

Dr Tim Leunig joins David Thomas and Patrick Spencer in exodus from Gillian Keegan’s senior team

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Schools offer £10k ‘golden hellos’ – but with a big catch

Can payments that reward those who stay in the job help schools recruit and retain teachers? 

Amy Walker
Amy Walker