Government Sewell report response: 9 actions for schools Ministers have responded to the commission on race and ethnic disparities
Covid: Year 1 pupils furthest behind in reading, study finds Youngest pupils have been worst-affected by partial school closures, and show less signs of recovery
Switch focus from plan B tests to exam prep, schools minister says ‘No requirement’ to collect teacher grade evidence into next term, Robin Walker says
Labour will ‘look at’ Ofsted grades as part of watchdog reforms Shadow education secretary says parents don’t always have a ‘clear sense’ of what school ratings mean
Teacher pay: 8 interesting findings from the DfE’s STRB evidence Ministers’ submission includes analysis of the teacher recruitment and retention market, as well as staff pay trends
High Court issues council ‘wake-up call’ on special needs delays Children were waiting over a year for their care plans to be updated
‘Extreme concern’ Covid inquiry won’t focus enough on education Inquiry chair urges public to respond to consultation
Nearly 10% of year 11s still absent from school as exams loom Leaders describe new data as ‘extremely worrying’ as exam students remain worst-hit by absences
Walker promises flexibility after early career framework ‘straitjacket’ complaints Department officials will look at giving mentors ‘more options’ for when they can do training