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The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during staff strike action

Shortages of physics teachers could be addressed through a ‘specialist Early Career Framework’ for non-specialists, an expert suggests

Although changes to the teacher training market have not led to the huge loss of capacity that some predicted, the system still faces major challenges, says NFER’s Jack Worth

Strike action had been suspended earlier this month to allow Unison Scotland members to weigh up the latest pay offer

But the increase is unlikely to tackle the teacher supply crisis because ‘the majority’ of these applicants are not recruited, expert warns

Two-thirds of support staff, including teaching assistants, say their workload has increased over the past year, a Unison survey reveals

Amanda Spielman’s final report as the watchdog’s chief inspector contains warnings about the legacy of Covid and the impact of staff shortages on schools

Challenging behaviour, worsening attendance and lower levels of literacy and numeracy must not be allowed to become ‘the new normal’, says Wales’ education minister

Female secondary headteachers earn £3,908 less a year on average than their male counterparts, an analysis reveals

A teacher shortage in the north east of Scotland is leading to subjects being watered down or removed from the school curriculum entirely

An Institute for Public Policy Research report calls for MAT-level inspections, an end to inspection grades and a new DfE approach to school improvement

What did the 2023 Autumn Statement have in store for schools, and how did the sector respond?