GCSE maths re-sit pass rate lower than pre-pandemic But performance in English re-takes continues to rise
Poorer pupils less likely to attend top comprehensives Schools with best progress 8 scores have a lower proportion of disadvantaged pupils than their catchment areas, study finds
Khan extends London primary free school meals for a year Mayor also raises per-meal funding to £3 following repeated warnings that schools faced a shortfall
Ofsted will review absence during safeguarding checks, says Labour Bridget Phillipson will also announce a Labour government will use AI to spot trends in attendance
The next government must learn from Sir Tim Brighouse’s legacy Former education secretary Baroness Morris pays tribute to a ‘guiding light, wise counsel and a good friend’
New year’s honours 2024: Damehood for Gibb’s phonics guru Forty-four people with links to England’s schools community recognised
Ofsted inspections used ‘too bluntly’ and cuts put quality ‘at risk’ Report from ex-DfE adviser calls for ‘careful reform’ of inspection as new chief takes reins
Carols show music education is not just for Christmas In an end-of-term message, the schools minister encourages leaders to participate in government’s ‘national plan for music education’
Keegan’s policy aide to advise new Ofsted chief Rory Gribbell will become lead adviser to Sir Martyn Oliver when he takes the reins at the watchdog next month