Schools

Schools to be told they should teach pupils about vaping risks

Government has announced more measures to cut down on vaping in schools, but campaigners say much more needs to...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

PIRLS 2021: England rises up rankings, and 8 more findings

England moves to fourth in world for reading, but caution urged over pandemic-hit study as enjoyment levels fall

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Sunak’s maths to 18 expert advisory group revealed

They include an architect of the national curriculum, a former Ofqual boss and the CEO of a credit card...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

What’s actually new in Sunak’s maths to 18 (re)announcement?

The prime minister sets out new expert group, primary teacher NPQ and extended maths hubs in bid to tackle...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

Science free school with no RE lessons put in special measures

Ofsted said half-termly internal exams were 'burdensome' and left staff workload 'unmanageable'

John Dickens
John Dickens
Spending review 2021

Spending review: What schools can expect as pay freeze lifted

School leaders welcome end of pay freeze and new SEND funding, but fear no extra cash for wage rises...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
News

Schools to get energy-efficiency grants from £1bn fund

Schools will be able to apply for grants from the government to make their buildings more energy-efficient under a...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker