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The disadvantage gap is still wider than before the pandemic despite the recovery of some learning lost during Covid, NFER research shows

The direction is found in relationships and sex education guidance from the Scottish government, which is currently out for consultation

The prime minister has unveiled plans to bring in a new qualification combining A levels and T levels, with the government also saying it will look at reforming GCSEs

The prime minister has unveiled plans to bring in a new qualification and the government has also said it will look at reforming GCSEs

Schools are advised to alert the police immediately, but not initiate a lockdown unless told to or if there is an immediate physical threat

The programme – called Taith – was launched last year to 'fill the gaps' left by the UK government’s Turing programme, which provided funding to just one Welsh school last year

Despite students who take languages in Northern Ireland finding lessons 'fun and engaging', pupils are put off taking the subjects at GCSE, warns new report

Mark Lehain said that introducing the prime minister's plans too soon could put pressure on 'an already struggling system'

More than half of teachers think tech solutions 'create as much work as they save' – but only a minority feel it has had a negative impact overall, finds poll

Concept of teaching as a lifelong career is 'blown', mental health charity leader tells ÌÇÐÄVlog

Academies minister says the government wants to avoid schools being 'burned' by edtech promises that are not delivered on

But users of Oak National Academy lesson resources report better wellbeing and are more likely to see themselves staying in teaching

New analysis compares the number of Reception pupils with SEND at Church of England and Catholic diocese primary schools with non-faith schools

Gillian Keegan is the latest education secretary to announce a ban on mobile phones in schools after the decision was previously left to headteachers

Heads' leaders applaud exam board for urging politicians to create new maths and literacy tests that boost competence

Former spin doctor Alastair Campbell says many think Rishi Sunak's plan has merit, despite Bridget Phillipson branding it an 'undeliverable gimmick'

This week’s essential education news and analysis includes why KCSIE is letting pupils and teachers down, MPs calling for a ‘major’ mental health plan to tackle the attendance crisis, plus schools see a rise in Covid absences

Heads' leaders fear the government could be giving schools less than a full year's notice on planned changes to the accountability system

Schools warn Ofsted that a lack of funding is affecting careers provision

All eyes will be on Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives next week following a turbulent start to the term for schools, including the RAAC crisis and absence concerns

Rising numbers of pupils with SEND are missing out on ‘crucial’ learning and the transition stage by entering school in Year 1 rather than Reception

Department will consult on performance measure changes planned from 2024

Queen Street Group report reveals concerns over consistency of judgements

Percentage of secondary pupils persistently absent in Wales trebled last year, compared with before the Covid pandemic