TIMSS

TIMSS 2023: Maths holds steady while science improves

Study says the findings 'go against predictions around the continuing negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

More ‘outstanding’ schools keep top Ofsted grade, but why?

Last year, two in five 'outstanding' schools inspected kept the grade, compared to less than one in five in...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
School funding

Schools’ costs likely to outstrip budget funding boost

DfE says more than half of the expected per-pupil uplift will have to cover this year's teacher pay rise

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Unions

National Education Union deputy general secretary Niamh Sweeney resigns

Former sixth form college teacher was first person elected to the role, and was not due for re-election until...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Breakfast clubs

Breakfast clubs ‘early adopters’: What schools need to know

Up to 750 primary schools sought to help pilot clubs before their national rollout

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Ofsted bids goodbye to ‘state of the nation’ schools measure

Beloved of Conservative ministers but found to be misleading, the '90% good or outstanding' metric is on its way...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Schools keeping top Ofsted grade almost doubled last year

The number of schools rated 'less than good' also falls to lowest ever in final year before headline grades...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Home schooling proposals spark ‘abuser’s charter’ warning

Proposals could 'lead to abusive former partners... making nuisance-mongering referrals,' campaigner claims

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Mental health

Rise of the wellbeing sick day: Sign of a growing problem or healthier approach?

New data shows staff 'wellbeing' absences are rising, as a key report warned of 'disturbingly high' stress, anxiety and...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker