Politics

‘Appalled’ leaders write to Malthouse over school ‘mediocrity’ claims

Education secretary accused of 'taking cheap shots at a profession already on its knees'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Government’s own website contradicts Truss’s comprehensive PM claim

Theresa May spent time studying at a comprehensive school in the 1970s after her grammar converted

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Malthouse pledges ‘constant pressure’ to boost school standards

Education secretary promises to be 'much more assertive about intervention and standards'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Gove backs call for universal credit free school meals extension

Former education secretary says extension to all benefit-claiming households would be 'more than worthwhile'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Gullis puts undergrad teaching apprenticeship back on table

Schools minister said launching route for those without degrees for primary and early years first could address subject knowledge...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

DfE costing better childcare support for teachers, minister reveals

Jonathan Gullis says he 'hopes' to see legislation allowing new grammar schools in this Parliament

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

I’ll reinvigorate Gove’s schools ‘revolution’, vows Malthouse

Education secretary says government must intervene 'firmly' to 'push' underperforming schools into academy trusts

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

TRA had to ‘drag’ witnesses to appear, says former headteacher

Mahzia 'Pepe' Hart claims Teaching Regulation Agency went to 'extraordinary lengths to secure their witnesses'

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Politics

School budget cuts follow national insurance change

Treasury confirms it will claw back compensation for public sector bodies in future years

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth