Politics

Bridget Phillipson appointed shadow education secretary

Kate Green moved out, as schools minister Peter Kyle given new job

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Covid

Omicron: What you need to know about new guidance for schools

Government says changes are 'precaution' and 'temporary' measure

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News

The Westminster teacher takeover

Schools Week looks at the key roles now filled by former teachers

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Academies

E-ACT chief executive suspended

Staff have been told that Jane Millward, chief executive of the 28-school trust, is 'away from work'

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Exams

‘No one will be able to say I hid away in the Ofqual attic’

New exams chief Dr Jo Saxton says she likes a challenge. Just as well, as she faces having to...

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News

Three academy leaders guilty of misconduct over off-rolling scandal avoid bans

More than two-year delay in the case being heard was a factor in the decision, regulators said

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Climate change

The DfE’s 29 new school climate change policies

The Department for Education has published its draft climate strategy today to become the “world-leading education sector in sustainability...

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News

Oak co-founder appointed DfE policy adviser

The Astrea trust regional director joins the department on secondment

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Spending review

Government has ‘maxed out’ on school catch-up cash, says Sunak

Chancellor also questioned the effectiveness of extending school days

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