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
Schools

Support for returning teachers extended amid recruitment woes

All former secondary teachers will now be able to access support from an adviser previously reserved for "priority" subjects

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

DfE adds ‘extreme heat’ to school emergency planning guidance

After a scorching summer, the DfE has added 'extreme heat' to its list of potential emergency scenarios schools should...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Trust chiefs warn PM a cash squeeze threatens ‘viability’ of schools

350 academy leaders raised 'grave concerns' in a letter to ministers as the government plans 'efficiencies' in public spending

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
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