Replace GCSE maths resits with new foundation course, says OECD Research by the international organisation suggests the pass bar in England is unachievable for some students
Budget 2024: £1.4bn for school rebuilding next year Treasury says existing rebuilding programme cash will be £550m more than last year, but no word yet on school revenue funding and SEND
Hundreds of leaders make last-ditch plea for BTECs bonfire pause 455 school and college heads sign letter calling for minimum 1 year delay to defunding plans
T Level results 2024: Fewer dropouts but pass rate dips below 90% Proportion receiving top grades has also fallen significantly
BTECs reform pause and review: Everything you need to know DfE to conclude review of defunding reforms by December, but Labour accused of ‘betrayal’ amid lack of long-term pause
Meet the ministers: Portfolios of Starmer’s DfE lineup confirmed Who is doing what at the DfE under the Labour government
Robert Halfon resigns as skills minister Former education committee chair will also stand down as an MP at the election
DfE brings in minimum teaching hours for GCSE English and maths resits Teach maths resit students for at least 4 hours a week and English for 3 or face funding reduction, sixth forms warned
Treasury plans apprenticeship levy funding restrictions Move could affect viability of teaching apprenticeships