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Teachers broadly support Andy Burnham’s plan for technical pathways, new polling shows, but the survey raises questions about schools’ capacity to increase their focus on vocational education

Updated careers support and guidance for schools has been delayed, ÌÇÐÄVlog can reveal, despite a recent inquiry highlighting the crisis of young people not in employment, education or training

While the June heatwave was a factor, no meaningful improvements in attendance were made during the rest of the year, finds FFT analysis

A new vision for technical education has been announced by the Burnham government – but could it build on the existing example of university technical colleges?

The government’s decision to run a safeguarding consultation over the summer is frustrating for school leaders and safeguarding leads – but at least the proposals offer plenty of positives, says Luke Ramsden

With Andy Burnham announcing new technical education pathways for 14-year-olds from 2028, ÌÇÐÄVlog looks at how many students currently enter vocational studies in their early teens

Latest DfE review of RISE school improvement programme finds there is a clearer understanding of advisers’ roles and better communication – but worries persist over timeframes for drafting plans

Government data shows a sharp dip in grant support for schools switching between academy trusts after DfE funding changes

The proportion of postgraduate trainees working in state schools is lower than previous years, official data from 2024-25 cohort shows

Department for Education insists it took ‘swift action’ after a major incident involving sensitive data, with school leaders among those affected

The exclusive findings come after record-high temperatures were recorded before schools broke up for the summer holidays

Responding to Andy Burnham’s announcement about new technical education pathways, a former civil servant who worked on 14-19 reforms reflects on the challenges that caused the collapse of Diplomas