Politics

What will schools policy look like under a Labour government?

Opposition takes soundings from unexpected partners as it prepares for next year's anticipated election

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Starmer pledges ‘education system reform’, but few details yet

Labour leader promises long-term missions would end 'sticking-plaster politics', but union says more cash needed too

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Politics

Back to the future: Labour is preparing for an education system that doesn’t exist

We need a Labour party that understands the system we have, not fighting yesterday's battles

Schools Week Reporter
Daisy Christodoulou
Politics

Major Labour review wants creative curriculum and less exams focus

Labour's skills report will inform the party's manifesto: Here are the proposed schools policies

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Exams

Ofqual launches BTECs delay review but Pearson tight-lipped on number in limbo

Labour and sector leaders demand answers over four-day wait

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Ofsted

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

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

New shadow education secretary to push Zahawi on Omicron plans

Bridget Phillipson speaks to Schools Week in first interview since her appointment

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Who is Bridget Phillipson? 8 facts about the new shadow education secretary

Labour has a new education lead following a reshuffle

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Labour’s policies reveal dividing lines are forming

Starmer's conference pledges lack detail, but it would be unfair to expect a fully-developed platform at this stage, writes...

Freddie Whittaker
TOM RICHMOND