EEF projects to probe whether flexible working boosts retention Research projects will also investigate the impact of flexible schemes on pupils
Trusts target sixth formers in recruitment drive Schools turn to homegrown talent in the face of severe teacher shortages and difficulties spending apprenticeship levy funding
Ofsted report cards: What we know so far… New Ofsted reports from next September will focus on schools’ context, their inclusivity and on pupil happiness and wellbeing
Ofsted’s Big Listen: The 12 policies schools need to know Monday Ofsted calls, reformed framework and new safeguarding letters announced
Competition watchdog closes probe into SIMS without taking action The CMA said continuing to investigate the firm would be ‘unlikely to have further positive impact on the sector’
Council ‘malaise’ threatens Birmingham SEND improvements But improvement at authority is ‘evidently progressing’, says government-imposed commissioner
£3m government AI ‘content store’ to help teachers plan lessons But scheme will not see schools receive direct funding to help them adopt new technology
History teachers claim A-level coursework grades ‘annihilated’ by moderators Exam boards defend moderation processes despite teachers claiming harsh downgrading not witnessed before
Heads slam ‘unacceptable’ above-inflation 2025 exam fee rises Leaders say increases are unaffordable for schools and ‘hard to stomach’