Exams

65,000 more exam grade appeals – but still below pre-Covid levels

Marking challenges move closer towards 2019 levels after exams returned to pre-virus standards

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School buildings

Schools hit by falling rolls warned: ‘Don’t sell sites’

Disused land could house other public services such as children's centres, says boss of DfE property arm

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Ofsted

Ruth Perry: Schools can defer Ofsted inspections until 2024

Change announced in the wake of a damning ruling in an inquest into the headteacher's death

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Ofsted

Pause Ofsted inspections, unions say following Ruth Perry inquest

Leadership unions call for an immediate halt to inspections so concerns raised by the coroner can be addressed

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Academies

Outwood Grange names interim CEO as Oliver prepares for Ofsted job

Lee Wilson is the trust's current deputy chief executive, having previously led its primary schools

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Schools

Schools to get advice on selling off land to fund vital rebuilds

DfE property arm LocatED plans guidance but land disposals fall to four-year low

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Child poverty

Call for new focus from policymakers after child poverty spike

1 in 10 youngsters too poor to eat, as global reports lay bare concerning child poverty levels

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Schools

Overseas teachers exempt from new visa crackdown

Home Office suggests teachers from overseas will not be impacted by £12.5k hike to visa thresholds

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Teacher strikes

Union launches new dispute as Keegan ‘frustrates’ pay review

NASUWT says education secretary's sluggish pay response puts progress 'in jeopardy'

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