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GCSE results data shows that while some subjects enjoy neat grade distribution, many others see multiple peaks across the spread of grades. Dennis Sherwood explores why

The curriculum review and new Ofsted inspection framework won’t be published until the autumn, but this gives schools valuable time to focus on what they’re already doing, writes Megan Dixon

There will be a reduced number of inspections in the first two months as the watchdog seeks to address sector concerns

A former school leader who has investigated the difficulties that women face in rising to headship reveals her key findings, and how the sector needs to evolve to support women’s career progression

Education Policy Institute report highlights ‘looming inequality crisis’, with disadvantaged pupils falling further behind

Suspensions and permanent exclusions as a result of physical assaults on adults have increased sharply, DfE data shows

With the government having paused the opening of any more free schools, a new study shows that they have a positive impact on attainment, says report author Andrew Smith

Scrapping education, health and care plans is an incendiary suggestion, warns ASCL chief Pepe Di’Iasio, who outlines what government must now do to build confidence in its plans to reform SEND support

While there is much to applaud in the new primary writing framework, it deals with the most critical part of writing as an afterthought, argues Megan Dixon

Watchdog will host a series of webinars on new-style inspections after announcing that schools will only get half a term’s notice on its finalised plans

If the government’s plans for tackling the SEND crisis are to be successful, it has to look at the difficulties that the tribunal process is creating for schools, finds Ellen Peirson-Hagger

The education secretary Bridget Phillipson delivered an end of academic year speech to an event in Westminster. Read that speech below.