Schools

Schools to receive a CO2 monitor for every classroom as flu cases rise

The DfE is also making more air-cleaning units available, but has not said how many

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Pupil suspensions hit six-year high after pandemic lull

But data for last autumn term shows permanent exclusions are not back up to pre-pandemic levels

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

‘No-ego’ trust group vows to speak for MATs who don’t feel heard

The Queen Street Group has doubled in size as it vows to champion diverse trust voices and help more...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Let schools use catch-up cash for mental health support, says study

High levels of psychological distress among 16 and 17-year-olds have risen by almost a quarter, a new report finds

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

DfE to expand teacher jobs board to cover all school staff

Move follows feedback that schools want to advertise for business leaders and catering staff, says department

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Nearly half of secondary schools using non-specialists to teach maths

Teacher recruitment woes mean more secondary pupils taught by non-specialists - and schools with lower Ofsted ratings worst hit

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Gender pay gap widening for school leaders, new analysis shows

Education unions and organisations have raised concerns after the gender pay gap for school leaders grew in 2021/22

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Elite sixth forms will benefit poorer pupils, Eton promises

Academics commissioned to 'road-test' admissions policies for new schools proposed by private school and academy trust

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Careers advice pledge ditched, but schools do improve

More schools are meeting the eight 'Gatsby benchmarks' for good careers guidance - but most still fall short

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker