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Election 2024

Over 330,000 children waiting for mental health support – Lib Dems

Research finds average waits of over a year in some areas as party confirms £620m plan for professionals in…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Election 2024

Election delays 2024 academy trust handbook

ESFA chief tells leaders vital guidance will be delayed until after country goes to the polls

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Election 2024
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Teacher pay response won’t come before election, Keegan confirms

Education secretary tells unions government ‘will not be able’ to publish STRB response until after July 4 poll

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Election 2024
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DfE civil servants churn endangers next government’s reforms

Number of staff leaving the DfE has almost doubled since before the pandemic

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Election 2024

Election 2024: The schools policies now in limbo as purdah looms

Restriction on announcements and decisions begins on Saturday ahead of July 4 poll

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Election 2024
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Leaders ‘seek assurances’ election won’t ‘halt’ teacher pay process

Leaders fear July 4 poll could further delay STRB process

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker

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DfE threatened with legal action over ‘unlawful’ Covid attendance rules

The government is being threatened with legal action if it fails to update attendance guidance for vulnerable children and…

James Carr
James Carr
Covid
Academy trust reserves have grown.

Academy trusts’ cash stash rises to £3bn despite pandemic pressures

Academy trusts boosted their reserves and surpluses last year despite the upheaval of Covid, official figures show. New Department…

Tom Belger
Tom Belger