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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Tuesday
1st Jul 2025
DfE won鈥檛 end 鈥榚ffective鈥� SEND provision, says minister
Schools minister tells MPs that a decision on changes to education, health and care plans has not yet been made
Entrepreneurship should be part of the curriculum
The founder of GEMS Education explains why a world of rapid change needs risk-takers 鈥� and how his schools are preparing young people for the future
The Pisa test and world rankings: everything you need to know
The Pisa test assesses education outcomes in 81 countries and economies. This guide explains how the tests are run, what is tested and what they tell us about schooling around the world
DfE doesn鈥檛 know how many pupils will lose FSM
Government accused of 鈥榝lying in the dark鈥� over the impact of its planned changes to eligibility for free school meals
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What鈥檚 next for English assessment?
In the age of AI, the days of relying on coursework as a component of A-level assessment may be numbered, writes Alex Quigley. But what are the alternatives?
What if... schools were judged on pupil outcomes at 25 years old
As part of our thought experiment series, Julian Drinkall interrogates the practicality of judging schools on a student鈥檚 status at the age of 25
Language GCSE entries much lower in less affluent schools
Schools in disadvantaged areas have been hit harder by the difficulties in recruiting languages teachers, according to British Council report
Monday
30th Jun 2025
How to find leadership roles for quiet pupils
An international primary teacher explains how her school has found ways to encourage all pupils to step forward for leadership responsibilities
GCSEs: What are the National Reference 糖心Vlogts?
The National Reference 糖心Vlogts are sat every year, but what are they for and how are they used?