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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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3 in 5 people want schools to help pay for uniforms
The average yearly uniform spend in 2020 was £337 for secondary students and £315 for primary children
Transgender guidance: Schools may need single-sex and unisex toilets
New unofficial guidance for schools on supporting transgender pupils has been produced by teachers', heads' and governors' organisations
Lack of capacity to hit 2030 academy target, DfE warned
There isn't enough governor and school business leader capacity to meet "arbitrary" deadline, the government has been told
Overwhelming vote for strike action over teacher pay in Scotland
First day of national strike action on pay for almost 40 years will take place later this month
A levels 2022: Disadvantage gap widest on record
The gap in average A-level grades between poorer students and their peers this summer was the widest since 2016-17, DfE data shows
Heads to vote in ‘consultative’ strike ballot
ASCL union says its 'consultative ballot' will determine whether members want a formal ballot on industrial action over pay and funding
Scottish primary school leaders vote for strike action over pay
More strike ballot results over teacher pay in Scotland are expected in the next seven days
Keegan: Fighting inflation priority over school cash boost
Education secretary also says free school meal eligibility is 'always kept under review', speaking ahead of the autumn budget on 17 November
Ofsted to check quality of school careers guidance
Ofsted inspectors will assess the quality of careers guidance and look at whether schools are engaging with employers
MAT decision-makers unconvinced by DfE’s 2030 target
Many academy trustees are sceptical about the government's plans for all schools to be in MATs and for trusts to run at least 10 schools, a new NGA poll shows
NTP: 850 schools set to have cash clawed back over missing form
Exclusive: The schools risk losing thousands in tutoring cash, but leaders say move would be 'tone deaf'
DfE confirms ministerial briefs: Who is doing what?
Changes to Baroness Barran's role suggest MAT regulation will still be priority despite Schools Bill redraft
More generous exam grading ‘right thing to do’, says Welsh watchdog
Giving Welsh students ‘a little bit of benefit of the doubt’ over grading in 2023 is about fairness, says Qualifications Wales chief executive
Schools warned by DfE over drone sightings
The government urges schools to report drone sightings to the police after an increase in 'suspicious drone activity around education settings'
Sats 2023: Schools to close on extra May bank holiday
Further details of what this means for key stage 2 Sats will be set out 'as soon as possible' this month, according to the DfE
Welsh heads planning ‘swingeing cuts’ to balance the books
Most school leaders looking to cut back on teaching assistants and teachers in the face of ‘eye-watering’ bills, finds survey
Ofsted: Lack of SEND help in primaries is fuelling AP rise
Vulnerable children are 'languishing' in alternative provision for years while waiting for a special school place, warns Ofsted
‘Nearly 1 in 3’ schools to cut tutoring in funding crisis
Covid catch-up work at risk as 81 per cent of heads say the funding squeeze in schools is the 'worst in living memory'
9 in 10 schools to have real-terms funding cut next year
Teaching union relaunches 'School Cuts' website, which has drawn criticism in the past for its projections
Oak Academy: DfE faces second legal threat over quango
Exclusive: Publishers Association considers seeking a judicial review, saying Oak National Academy plans will 'cause irreparable damage to the education sector'
DfE cost-cutters find 20% more savings in schools
ESFA report says 366 school visits resulted in savings of £292m being identified in the past academic year
Thousands of pupils seek counselling support in Scotland
Figures show more than 12,000 pupils accessed school counselling services in Scotland over six months, with over 400 seeking help because they were suicidal or having suicidal thoughts
Oak Academy: 4 in 10 lessons not finished by pupils
Under half of schools used the government's online learning platform during the 2021-22 academic year, analysis shows
DfE warned after ‘woeful’ data breach helped betting firms
Information commissioner reprimands DfE over 'prolonged misuse' of up to 28 million children's learning records – but withholds £10m fine