More ‘above-inflation’ pay rises needed, say unions Pay recommendations must not be constrained by ‘existing inadequate funding levels’, say leaders
More grammars and SEND shame in Tories’ muddled messaging Four leadership contenders had little to say about what they’d do differently in education if elected
GCSEs: Exam aids to remain for three more years Bridget Phillipson extends use of formula and equation sheets for maths, physics and combined science until 2027
School attendance: New ‘research commission’ to examine pupil engagement Group to survey more than 100,000 school pupils, as new government quiet on future of attendance alliance
Uniform: 1 in 10 parents report need for 5+ branded items Requirement of branded items such as socks, shoes, trousers and coats is still fairly common, despite government crackdown
Phillipson asks STRB for 2025 pay recommendation ‘at the earliest point’ Education secretary also calls for a recommendation on whether greater flexibility is needed for TLR payments
Most leaders say poor funding a barrier to SEND support, DfE finds Wide-ranging poll also reveals schools’ mobile phone policies, approaches to EBacc entry and their struggle to provide mentors
Schools could lose level 7 apprenticeship for senior staff Move comes as analysis suggests £148m of school levy funding is returned to the Treasury