Politics

Lib Dems: Primary free school meals an ‘ambition not a funded commitment’

And schools wouldn't get immediate pupil premium boost under plans to raise FSM earnings threshold

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Election delays 2024 academy trust handbook

ESFA chief tells leaders vital guidance will be delayed until after country goes to the polls

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Politics

Over 330,000 children waiting for mental health support – Lib Dems

Research finds average waits of over a year in some areas as party confirms £620m plan for professionals in...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Election 2024: The rise of the comprehensive kids?

The educational background of a potential Labour administration would look very different to what we're used to, writes Ed...

Freddie Whittaker
Ed Dorrell
Politics

Teacher pay response won’t come before election, Keegan confirms

Education secretary tells unions government 'will not be able' to publish STRB response until after July 4 poll

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

DfE civil servants churn endangers next government’s reforms

Number of staff leaving the DfE has almost doubled since before the pandemic

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Election 2024: The schools policies now in limbo as purdah looms

Restriction on announcements and decisions begins on Saturday ahead of July 4 poll

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

Leaders ‘seek assurances’ election won’t ‘halt’ teacher pay process

Leaders fear July 4 poll could further delay STRB process

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Two priorities to redesign accountability for authentic improvement

As election campaigns are launched, Kulvarn Atwal draws on the Headteachers’ Roundtable’s manifesto to call for wholesale reform of...

JL Dutaut
Kulvarn Atwal