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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