Schools could face £39m shortfall over London free school meals plan Rollout of free meals to all primary pupils in the capital will ‘harm schools’ unless more funding is provided, says campaigner
DfE plans update to school restraint guidance Consultation launched over 18 months after human rights watchdog warned schools needed more support
DfE doesn’t know which schools are at risk of collapse Unions demand to know what government is doing to understand and fix ‘shocking’ risks to the estate
‘We cannot go on like this’: No resolution after new strike talks Union boss warns lack of progress will lead members to conclude ‘industrial action is the only option left’
Union leader demands ‘specific proposals’ on pay as DfE talks resume Keegan to meet with unions again in attempt to avert further strikes
NEU suspends strike in Wales following 6.5% pay offer Welsh government’s offer, which also includes a 1.5% one-off payment, puts Keegan under further pressure to avert strikes
Strike-day attendance just 10% among some year groups Analysis also shows poorer pupils were less likely to be in school, and academies were less likely to close
Unions put Keegan ‘on notice’ over further teacher strikes Union bosses warn strikes will continue without ‘meaningful’ proposals on pay and funding
Social care review school proposals: What the DfE has said it will do DfE only commits to a consultation on main school proposals from MacAlister review