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GCSE results 2026: English and maths pass rates down for fifth straight year
This year’s GCSE results also reveal that the regional divide in England in attainment continued to widen while the gender gap narrowed
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Gilruth’s 5-point plan to tackle behaviour in Scottish schools
The education secretary wants more accurate reporting of ‘inappropriate, abusive or violent behaviour’ and has announced more funding for staff training
Schools ‘face new financial crisis’ as costs remain high
Schools will need 12 per cent extra funding next year to cope with increased costs, warns national funding expert
NI teachers strike in long-running pay dispute
Unions say teacher pay in Northern Ireland compares badly with other parts of the UK but they are still hearing 'excuses' over the lack of a deal
Regional directors ‘lack knowledge to hold trusts to account’
DfE regional directors cover such big areas they are not able to tackle problems quickly enough, council bosses warn
Pupils need AI lessons from age 11, say experts
There is not enough focus on artificial intelligence in 'highly theoretical' GCSE, according to the British Computer Society
Ruth Perry inquest: Inspectors trained to ‘reduce stress’, says Ofsted director
Inquest into death of headteacher Ruth Perry has heard evidence from senior Ofsted official
How to improve school attendance
A new report highlighting ways to tackle pupil absence reveals 'significant' differences in the thresholds that trigger support across Scotland
Teacher strike changes: what the DfE said today
The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during strikes – here's what they mean for staff and leaders
DfE: Heads ‘best placed’ to choose staff to work during strike
The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during staff strike action
Serious disruptive behaviour rising in Scottish schools
Teachers in early primary are most likely to encounter physical violence and aggression from pupils, finds first report from national behaviour research project since 2017
Revealed: DfE plan to keep most pupils in school during strikes
DfE discussion paper says there is a 'strong case' for ensuring face-to-face education continues for around 3 in 4 pupils during strikes
Specialist GCSE science teachers ‘unrealistic’, say ITT providers
Shortages of physics teachers could be addressed through a 'specialist Early Career Framework' for non-specialists, an expert suggests
Further school strikes averted after union members accept offer
Strike action had been suspended earlier this month to allow Unison Scotland members to weigh up the latest pay offer
300% rise in teacher training applicants from overseas
But the increase is unlikely to tackle the teacher supply crisis because 'the majority' of these applicants are not recruited, expert warns
New Scottish Qualifications Authority chair announced
Shirley Rogers will have to steer the SQA through reform as it prepares to be replaced by a new national body in the coming years
ÌÇÐÄVlog News podcast: Ofsted’s final year under Spielman
Join the ÌÇÐÄVlog News team as they discuss a week dominated by Ofsted after it released its final annual report before the change of the guard and a new era for the watchdog
‘Nearly half’ of support staff looking for better-paid work
Two-thirds of support staff, including teaching assistants, say their workload has increased over the past year, a Unison survey reveals
Attendance: DfE plans £15m mentor pilot expansion
The department is seeking a potential partner to expand its three-year intensive mentoring programme to 10 Priority Education Investment Areas
Violence ‘a growing problem’ in Scottish schools
Most schools say teachers are being subjected to violence and aggression on a daily basis, an EIS poll shows
Ofsted complaints shake-up gets green light
From next year, schools will be able to contact Ofsted the day after an inspection if they are unhappy – plus other changes announced by the inspectorate
Less than 2 in 5 ‘good and improving’ schools get top Ofsted rating
Schools rated ‘good and improving’ were more than twice as likely to be upgraded if judged under inspectorate's old framework, ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis shows
MAT sector at ‘tipping point’, leaders warn
A MAT chief has also called for the streamlining of a complicated system amid rising parental complaints to schools post-Covid
Barran: Inflation has ‘eaten away’ at school funding increase
Speaking at the Institute for School Business Leadership Conference, Baroness Barran also said 'there are things broken beyond the money' in the SEND system
Weekly round-up: Ofsted reform and the gender pay gap
This week’s essential education news includes an inquiry calling for Ofsted to stop inspecting schools and research showing a growing difference in pay for secondary heads