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For too long, education bodies have not considered computing science to be important, says leading expert four years after his review of computing education

The Sutton Trust calls for seven things from the next government to increase equality and reduce the disadvantage gap

School leaders’ union calls for single-word inspection grades to be scrapped in its response to Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation

The ESFA wrote to academy trusts today to confirm the updated Academy Trust handbook would not be published until after the election

Department for Education also criticised by music specialists for ‘misleading statements’ to MPs, in a letter seen by ÌÇÐÄVlog

Union and academy trust leaders warn situation means schools can’t plan their budgets for September

The education director at E-ACT talks to ÌÇÐÄVlog about challenging the status quo in education and supporting the development of BAME teachers into senior roles

Education committee suggests a statutory phone ban in schools may be needed, but heads’ leaders question if schools have resources

The government’s preferred candidate to lead Ofqual has held the role of interim chief regulator since January

Heads fear a decision on teacher pay rises will now not be made until after the election in July, ASCL warns

Trusts are informed that DfE funding that was approved is now on hold – just days before building work is due to get underway

ÌÇÐÄVlog’ essential education news this week includes calls for change in the school system ahead of the general election and pressure over teacher pay