‘Little progress’ made in closing university progression gap Progress to get more disadvantaged pupils to attend university has stalled, warns think tank
Taskforce launched to reform ‘broken’ SEND system Former ASCL general secretary Geoff Barton will chair the panel, with recommendations expected by mid-autumn
‘Expand, don’t downgrade’ language hubs, urges report Report on decline of languages finds pupils in poorer areas 20% less likely to study one at GCSE
Public divided over AI use in schools Adults generally support teachers using AI for administration, but are more likely to oppose its use for marking
3.2% pay rise for school support staff agreed But unions say workers ‘will be disappointed’ and ‘far more’ will be required in the future
Raising participation age to 18 had ‘limited impact’, study suggests But researchers say the policy has ‘untapped potential to expand learning opportunities’ as they call for a review
Members revealed for white working-class kids inquiry Trust heads, union leaders and two former education secretaries included on group investigating issue
‘Conflict’ as safety valve councils issue fewer EHCPs, review finds Government-commissioned study reveals ‘tensions’ between families and local authorities in controversial SEND bailout scheme
Met Police stops school lessons on violence against women and girls The force said sensitive subjects “may be better handled by specialists”