DfE
The latest news and analysis on the Department for Education and the secretary of state for education, including new policy, legislation and appointments
Thursday
18th Apr 2024
What does the gap in Progress 8 mean for schools?
While the pause to Progress 8 is welcome, there are things schools need to be wary of, argues Tom Middlehurst
Suspensions up by three-quarters since pandemic
The number of permanent exclusions has risen by more than one-third year on year, DfE figures show
Absence rates up despite attendance drive
DfE data shows a rise in overall absence and pupils persistently absent last term compared with spring 2022-23
Wednesday
3rd Apr 2024
NEU: Teachers could strike in September
The leader of the largest teaching union said that strikes were not off the table and could take place later this year
Warning over ITT dropout rise after subject funding cuts
Universities’ Council for the Education of Teachers writes to Gillian Keegan describing the decision to end funding for teacher trainee subject knowledge courses as ‘unprecedented’
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