Let schools use catch-up cash for mental health support, says study High levels of psychological distress among 16 and 17-year-olds have risen by almost a quarter, a new report finds
Nearly half of secondary schools using non-specialists to teach maths Teacher recruitment woes mean more secondary pupils taught by non-specialists – and schools with lower Ofsted ratings worst hit
Gender pay gap widening for school leaders, new analysis shows Education unions and organisations have raised concerns after the gender pay gap for school leaders grew in 2021/22
Competition watchdog consults schools on SIMS break clause ESS SIMS will allow schools to apply for a break clause from three-year software contracts amid an ongoing CMA investigation
Ex-minister Robin Walker elected as education committee chair The former schools minister received 228 votes from MPs after Robert Halfon returned to DfE
Teacher pay rises must not drive inflation, Keegan warns review body School Teachers’ Review Body told to be ‘careful not to drive prices higher’ with its pay proposals for 2023-24
Extend NLG programme to ‘good’ LA schools, review of reforms suggests Evaluation of reformed governance support scheme finds ‘positive’ impact, but delays revealed and calls for ‘preventative’ expansion
Chartered College launches membership for teaching assistants New associate membership recognises ‘the important role of TAs, while providing a community of professional support’
Guidance on supporting trans children in schools: 7 key findings Unofficial guidance from unions and sector bodies aims to help schools meet their legal duties while supporting trans children