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


Schools

Academy trusts demand energy grants for schools

Confederation of School Trusts also warns 9 in 10 of its members believe pay rises are ‘unaffordable’

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Ministers set aside £43m for Oak National Academy

Government draws on contingency cash for new quango, as former Gove adviser joins board

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

Kit Malthouse: 12 facts about the new education secretary

Meet the man who has replaced James Cleverly in Liz Truss’s first reshuffle

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Kit Malthouse appointed education secretary in first Truss cabinet

He is the fourth politician to hold the role in just over two months

Freddie Whittaker
Jason Noble and Freddie Whittaker
Schools

‘Apocalyptic’: 500 per cent energy price hikes plunge schools into winter crisis

Skyrocketing prices force school leaders into ‘unpalatable’ choices to keep classrooms open this winter

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Lost SATs scandal: More than 2,000 results still missing

Exclusive: Schools Week understands 10 times more papers still missing than in usual year, as calls for probe grow

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth