Where are we on Labour’s mental health promises? Is the government delivering on its pledges? Schools Week takes a look…
British Sign Language GCSE ‘unlikely before 2028’ The Department for Education initially hoped the qualification would be launched in autumn this year
Maths hubs funding drops (but DfE says it’s not a cut) Leaders say the funding fall could result in redundancies and less support for teachers
Ofsted mulls report card inspection delay Inspectorate considering pushing back the roll-out of new inspections until 2026
Calls for language GCSEs to be graded less harshly Analysis also suggests computer science is graded most harshly
Is teacher recruitment showing ‘green shoots’ of recovery? New analysis this week provides a double boost for promises to solve teacher recruitment woes
Delivering 6.5k new teachers pledge is ‘significant challenge’, says DfE Government officials flag concern over Labour’s flagship manifesto promise – but Phillipson highlights ‘green shoots’ of progress
Rise in teacher applicants across most subjects, as targets cut 20% Expert says teacher supply problem ‘may finally be coming to end’ with double boost for Labour’s recruitment pledge
Perry’s sister and sector leaders call for Ofsted reform pause Last-ditch call for a delay comes on final day of Ofsted’s consultation