Strike over Lewisham academies plan called off Country’s largest federation will put councillor on its board and pledge not to use unqualified teachers
British Sign Language GCSE closer to reality as consultation launches DfE aiming for first teaching of new qualification from 2025
MPs to investigate Ofsted impact on school standards and staff wellbeing Education committee launches inquiry into school inspection amid ‘notable groundswell of criticism’
London councils say their hands are tied on falling rolls Borough chiefs demand academy admission powers to get grip of crisis
Trust hopes code of conduct for parents will end abuse Surveys show 10 per cent of school staff were threatened or abused on social media last year
DfE sets up ‘call centre’ as RAAC survey snub ‘baffles’ ministers But Barran can’t say whether addressing problems with potentially dangerous concrete will delay other rebuilds
Half of SEND children now waiting beyond legal limit for support Outstanding SEND tribunals also up almost 70 per cent in a year as system creaks under pressure
Two million children now eligible for free school meals Eligibility has increased by 40 per cent since the Covid pandemic began