Trans guidance: DfE lawyers said schools face ‘high risk’ of being sued Leaked legal advice shows ministers warned several elements of guidance leaves schools at ‘high risk of successful legal challenge’
DfE publishes draft transgender guidance for schools Consultation launched on non-statutory guidance for schools
Tributes paid to ‘education giant’ Sir Tim Brighouse One of the country’s most influential educators remembered as a ‘towering beacon of light’
Virtual school heads scheme set for £4m expansion Virtual school heads will now promote outcomes of all children in kinship care, government announces
Data for rebuilding programme ‘flawed’, says councillor Education chief says council used its own data for rebuilding bids as DfE’s was ‘inaccurate’
Government ‘not governing’ as schools policies in limbo Schools Week analysis finds at least 21 policies promised for this year have yet to materialise
Most headteachers wouldn’t wish the job on others, finds poll Four in 10 members of the NAHT leaders’ union say they have accessed mental health support in the last year
Advanced British Standard consultation: What you need to know Ministers seek views on their plans for new 16 to 19 qualification dubbed ‘headless chicken policymaking’
Term-time holidays drive record unauthorised school absence fines Almost 400,000 penalties were issued by councils last year, DfE data shows