Severe absence rates on the rise, but overall attendance improves Government says rates of severe absence won’t be tackled ‘overnight’ and lauds improvements in overall and persistent absences
Time in isolation room damages student wellbeing, study suggests First large-scale investigation into internal exclusion finds negative impacts, but Trust CEO says isolation rooms can be done effectively
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons among DfE’s free breakfast club sponsors Sponsors will offer discounted products, free delivery and vouchers to schools to top up flagship government scheme
Johnson considered sacking Williamson after Covid exam chaos The former Conservative PM told the Covid inquiry he was in a ‘homicidal mood’ following the 2020 grading scandal
DfE was ‘confident’ over Covid testing plan to keep schools open – rather than closures DfE permanent secretary tells the Covid Inquiry mass testing would have been ‘executed really well’ in January 2021 – but No 10 instead closed schools again
Williamson texted PM he was ‘f****d over’ by Covid decisions Covid inquiry sees expletive-riddled text sent by Gavin Williamson to Boris Johnson over school closures and catch-up tsar’s appointment
SEND adviser admits reforms ‘taking longer than sector hoped’ Dame Christine Lenehan said government is ‘taking a while’ to ‘get it’s plans right’
Trust offers degree pathway to create ‘children’s workforce’ Reach Foundation to launch unit to provide ‘structural solutions’ to workforce recruitment and retention issues
Kids’ school dinner protest leaves a bad taste NEU stunt involving primary pupils handing out leaflets on free school meals draws criticism