How inclusive are mainstream schools? Schools Week investigates the challenges in fixing a broken SEND system
Police investigate stolen exam papers after cyber attack Schools Week understands the incident relates to a school’s email system being hacked
Ofqual and DfE studying ‘feasibility’ of ‘fully digital’ exams Study includes looking at whether national infrastructure up to scratch for on-screen exams
Marking boycott students could see £27k bursaries withheld New government guidance released as trainees face degree delays
Sixth-form loses employment tribunal over Covid shortcomings Employment tribunal judge backs English teacher’s indirect age discrimination claim against London sixth form
Reject fewer teacher applicants, DfE tells trainers Letter to providers seen by Schools Week flags ‘significant rejection rates’, even in shortage subjects
Teacher strikes: School trips and transition days face disruption One leader said new strike days will ‘rob children of special memories’ as survey reveals scale of potential disruption
Tutoring still not ‘sustainable’, NFER report finds As the flagship scheme heads for its final year, education researchers warn funding, concerns on tuition supply and administration could hinder progress
Free eye tests in special schools under £10m scheme 165k more children will benefit from April 2024 after criticism over roll-out delay