Schools

Hardship charities for school staff swamped by demand

Aid groups report rising demand for help covering essentials, as the cost-of-living squeeze hits current and former education staff

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Songs and marmalade sandwiches: Schools remember The Queen

Schools across the country mark the monarch’s passing on the first day of mourning

Amy Walker
Amy Walker and Samantha Booth
Ofsted

Ofsted reports paused during Queen mourning, but inspections continue

Senior officials met this morning to discuss operational changes after the death of The Queen

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
News

The week in education: How it all changed for schools

A new monarch, prime minister and education secretary – Schools Week looks back on how the historic week unfolded

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Tutoring

New tutoring custodians vow to ‘win hearts and minds’

Tutors warn of a ‘very real danger’ money for the scheme will be pulled

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Oak vows to resist meddling ministers, but issues remain

Online academy boss says he’ll say ‘no’ to ministers who try to interfere, as academy boss warns against ‘state…

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth


Schools

Schools should stay open during Queen’s national mourning, government says

Should The Queen’s funeral be designated a bank holiday, it’s thought likely schools could close for the day -…

John Dickens
John Dickens
Schools

School sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022

‘The Queen’s dedication to public service has been an inspiration to children and adults alike over the past 70…

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Liz Truss promises six-month energy ‘guarantee’ for schools

The announcement will provide some short-term relief for schools, but unions fear it may not help all those already…

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Politics

Schools bill delayed as new PM Truss reviews reforms

Landmark legislation was due to be discussed again in the Lords next week

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Truss faces triple strike threat as education unions consult members

Headteachers could walk out alongside support staff and teachers in unprecedented action over pay

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Kelly Tolhurst appointed education minister, as Quince moved to health

Liz Truss’s reshuffle continues, with junior portfolios yet to be confirmed

John Dickens
John Dickens