Politics

Sunak to replace A-levels with ‘Advanced British standard’

PM wants to merge A-levels and T-levels into new single qualification for sixth formers to study five subjects including...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Moynihan: Schools need solutions to ‘stretched to hell’ support services

In rare public appearance, Harris Federation boss reveals the big schools issues he wants government to tackle

John Dickens
John Dickens
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School mobile phone ‘ban’ won’t be statutory

But Gillian Keegan warned government will consider introducing new law if schools don't follow advice

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Fact check: Could state schools deal with ‘influx’ of private kids?

Changing demographics help Labour's argument that its policy won't negatively affect the state sector

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Liberal Democrats’ schools plans could cost more than £9bn

The party set out its stall at its conference last weekend. But do its sums add up?

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Make cutbacks like everyone else, Phillipson tells private schools

Shadow minister suggests independent schools 'reflect on where they can make savings' to shield parents from VAT hike

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Pepe Di’Iasio confirmed as ASCL’s next general secretary

He will replace Geoff Barton next April after no other candidates were nominated to oppose him

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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The 23 schools policies signed off at Lib Dem conference

Approved motion sets out party's 'core policy offer' on schools

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Lib Dems would spend £390m a year on tutoring

Party would offer free small-group tutoring to 1.75 million children if it formed a government, education spokesperson announces

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker