Schools

Schools should stay open during Queen’s national mourning, government says

Should The Queen's funeral be designated a bank holiday, it's thought likely schools could close for the day -...

John Dickens
John Dickens
Schools

School sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022

'The Queen's dedication to public service has been an inspiration to children and adults alike over the past 70...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Liz Truss promises six-month energy ‘guarantee’ for schools

The announcement will provide some short-term relief for schools, but unions fear it may not help all those already...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Academy trusts demand energy grants for schools

Confederation of School Trusts also warns 9 in 10 of its members believe pay rises are 'unaffordable'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Ministers set aside £43m for Oak National Academy

Government draws on contingency cash for new quango, as former Gove adviser joins board

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

‘Apocalyptic’: 500 per cent energy price hikes plunge schools into winter crisis

Skyrocketing prices force school leaders into 'unpalatable' choices to keep classrooms open this winter

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Schools

Lost SATs scandal: More than 2,000 results still missing

Exclusive: Schools Week understands 10 times more papers still missing than in usual year, as calls for probe grow

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Primary school disadvantage gap widens to largest in 10 years

Government data shows attainment fell further for poorer pupils this year, widening the attainment gap

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Revealed: The 10 academy ‘experts’ advising DfE on leader development

Group will help ministers devise and deliver a new content framework for MAT leadership development

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth