Lead NPQ provider latest to pull out of scheme after cuts TDT said delivering government contracts ‘constrained’ its ability to be ‘critical friend’ to ministers and provide ‘impartial’ advice to schools
Covid outcomes squeeze ‘waning’, but disadvantage gap widens Union boss calls for ‘renewed focus on low-attainment and disadvantage gap’, after release of NFER report
Teacher pay: The trailblazer schools already flexing TLR payments MATs are already deviating from national pay and conditions to more ‘fairly’ reward part-time teachers for extra roles, as DfE considers a shake-up
DfE study: Gene testing ‘could speed up SEND support’ Researchers suggest genetic screening could ‘function within current systems for SEND and alternative provision’
Ofqual told ministers timeframe for BSL GCSE ‘wouldn’t be possible’ Campaigners fear sign language GCSE now won’t be rolled out as promised in September 2025
Focus on two Ofsted sub-judgments in school growth plans, says DfE Trusts and councils planning to expand schools told to ‘particularly’ take account of leadership and management and quality of education
3 in 5 primary teachers would never move into secondary But some could be enticed by ‘signing-on bonuses’ and buddy schemes, government survey finds
Ofqual issues cyber warning over coursework as 1 in 3 secondaries hit Scores of coursework could be lost from ‘weak’ security, as many teachers went without tech training last year, regulator warns