Politics

Follow ‘evidence not ideology’ on grammar schools, ministers told

'Evidence broker' boss warns expanding selection is 'unlikely' to reduce inequality

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

Grammar school supporting MP appointed as DfE minister

Former teacher Jonathan Gullis – who led a campaign to lift the ban on opening new grammar schools –...

John Dickens
John Dickens
Politics

Malthouse set to appoint ex-No 10 education policy adviser

Rory Gribbell would replace Mark Lehain as adviser to the education secretary, but decision with No 10

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Schools bill delayed as new PM Truss reviews reforms

Landmark legislation was due to be discussed again in the Lords next week

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Kelly Tolhurst appointed education minister, as Quince moved to health

Liz Truss's reshuffle continues, with junior portfolios yet to be confirmed

John Dickens
John Dickens
Politics

Who’d be an education special adviser now?

Crisis, time pressures and political self-harm could leave the new DfE team lacking the expertise it needs to deliver,...

JL Dutaut
Angus Walker
Politics

Truss faces triple strike threat as education unions consult members

Headteachers could walk out alongside support staff and teachers in unprecedented action over pay

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Kit Malthouse: 12 facts about the new education secretary

Meet the man who has replaced James Cleverly in Liz Truss's first reshuffle

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Kit Malthouse appointed education secretary in first Truss cabinet

He is the fourth politician to hold the role in just over two months

Freddie Whittaker
Jason Noble and Freddie Whittaker