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Children need more ‘meaningful opportunities’ to enjoy the creative elements of writing, charity urges

Consultation shows only ‘a narrow majority’ in favour of the changes to holidays, as schools are told to prioritise new curriculum and improving attainment

The Confederation of School Trusts responds to Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation

Biggest teaching union sets out 10 demands for the next government, including free school meals for all pupils, an end to mandatory primary testing and SEND support reform

Delegates at the union’s AGM this week will be asked to back a motion condemning Glasgow’s plans to cut 450 posts – and possible strike action if other councils follow suit

A poll of school leaders and teachers reveals the issues they are most concerned about ahead of the general election

Failure to hit Scottish government teacher number targets will not result in the ‘totality’ of funding being withheld – ‘mitigating factors’ will also be taken into account

Northern Ireland’s Education and Training Inspectorate is ‘determined to lower the stakes but raise the impact associated with inspection’

Tom Bennett has also called on the next government to expand mainstream AP provision

But letter to councils from education secretary reveals that government stance on teacher numbers is not as hardline as previously appeared

Violence being reported in schools is not yet reflected in crime statistics – but rising poverty, insecurity and adversity could change that, says Scottish Violence Reduction Unit head

Reform of the grading system is ‘long overdue’, ASCL has warned in its Ofsted Big Listen consultation response