News

‘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

Ruth Lucas
Ruth Lucas
AI

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

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Ruth Lucas
Support staff

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

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Ruth Lucas
post-16

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

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Ruth Lucas
Inequality

Members revealed for white working-class kids inquiry

Trust heads, union leaders and two former education secretaries included on group investigating issue

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Ruth Lucas
News

‘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

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Ruth Lucas
Curriculum

Met Police stops school lessons on violence against women and girls

The force said sensitive subjects "may be better handled by specialists"

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Ruth Lucas
Smartphones

‘Transformational’: Smartphone-free schools reveal impact of bans

Leaders who banned mobile phones saw suspensions drop, fewer safeguarding incidents and happier staff

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Ruth Lucas
News

Strikes at London trust over ‘two tier’ maternity pay called off

Trust bumps up maternity pay that was already 30 per cent above national average to avert more disruption

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Ruth Lucas