NEU will ballot sixth form college teachers as 85% back strike Indicative ballot result is first official sign of support in the sector for walkouts over pay, with school teachers still voting
Use empty school buildings for childcare, says de Souza Children’s commissioner also calls for an extended school day to address gaps in provision for older children
DfE hikes teacher training bursaries, but budget still £70m less than 2020 Increase in bursaries in shortage subject represents tacit admission slashing support last year was a mistake
Ex-DfE adviser Lehain becomes think tank head of education The former New Schools Network chief left his government role last month after less than a year
Long-awaited EEF phonics study shows ‘disappointing’ progress But EEF urges caution over findings on government-approved Ruth Miskin phonics scheme as trial hit by problems
Spin-off academy trusts can solve rural school dilemma, say LAs Council plans seen by Schools Week will boost ministers’ hopes for ‘orphan’ schools
Attendance improves, but de Souza says it’s still not good enough The latest official estimates put attendance rates nationally at 94.6 per cent in the week from September 12
Crisis charity reports surge in school teachers at risk ‘Poor children are a particular source of distress for educators, it hits teachers in a way that little else does’
DfE property arm eyes hundreds of school sites for housing LocatEd told by department to assess 316 school sites for potential selloff, with more ‘expected’