Politics

Mark Lehain returns as special adviser to education secretary

Well-known free school founder reappointed 13 months after leaving post

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Schools

The schools trying to go green, and what’s stopping them

We lay bare the challenges leaders encounter as they go green, following warnings DfE could miss carbon goals

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Academies

Falling rolls could give academy drive unexpected boost

Experts warn of 'imbalances' over school place planning as councils have no admission powers over academies

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Department for Education

‘Utter farce’: DfE says sorry for funding email gaffe

Trusts given 'false hope' they would no longer have to bid for repairs cash

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Mental health

Heads unable to take up wellbeing support because of workload

Study evaluating government-funded service found overworked leaders couldn't find free hour

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School funding

Gibb dismisses union calls for £370m funding gaffe cash

Minister claims schools still getting 'record' funding despite error that means budgets for 2024-25 will be smaller than expected

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Schools

Levelling-up education cash just £50 per-pupil, analysis suggests

'If the government is serious about tackling the attainment gap, then schools must be given the resources they require...

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Academies

‘Coasting’ powers putting ‘squeeze’ on voluntary converter help

Regional director says ‘best examples’ of academisation take place when she collaborates with councils to help them visit trusts...

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Transgender guidance

Keegan has not met any LGBT+ groups to discuss trans guidance

Education secretary had said delays to advice would allow more time 'to speak to stakeholders'

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