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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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‘National conversation’ launched on Welsh GCSEs reform
One of the most controversial proposals is for a new combined language and literature GCSE in English
Act now or face teacher strike vote, Malthouse warned
Largest teaching union writes to education secretary to warn over a strike ballot unless he acts on unfunded teacher and school staff pay by the end of next week
Malthouse accused of taking ‘cheap shots’ at schools
School leaders' union tells the education secretary that his 'appalling' claims about school 'mediocrity' amount to 'pure posturing'
Scottish primary school leaders to be balloted over strike action
Government accused of ‘botching’ pay talks as unions give formal notice to councils of their plans to ballot members
Teachers unable to access online tests that are costing millions
Teachers say they have been unable to access the Scottish government’s literacy and numeracy standardised assessments since start of school year
Oak: DfE once again faces legal threat over quango
Exclusive: A suppliers association has once again issued the DfE with a proposed claim for a judicial review
Malthouse vows to be ‘assertive’ on school standards
New education secretary Kit Malthouse also says the DfE needs to be more 'front-footed' on talking to schools about what they can achieve
Government will ‘not budge’ on 5% teacher pay rise
Schools minister Jonathan Gullis defends pay deal, saying he is committed to £30,000 a year starting salary for teachers
MAT leaders warn Truss over grave financial viability concerns
Prime minister and education secretary told by over 350 trust leaders that the prospect of further public spending cuts undermines school leaders' confidence in balancing their budgets
OECD: England one of few nations where teacher pay has declined since 2010
New study shows teacher pay has declined in England in real terms since 2010 but increased between 2015 and last year
Gove: Extend free school meals to all universal credit recipients
Former education secretary also said he would want to extend free school meals to all primary pupils in an 'ideal world'
Gullis: Minister wants to ‘explore’ teaching apprenticeships
School standards minister Jonathan Gullis says he would be open to looking at undergraduate teaching apprenticeships amid recruitment 'challenges'
How do Scottish headteacher salaries compare?
Scottish headteachers earn less than their English counterparts, on average – particularly at secondary school, new OECD figures show
Ofsted under pressure to share inspection aides with all schools
Watchdog warned it faces 'huge credibility issue' if only some schools and trusts have access to materials that could help them prepare for inspections
School leaders turn to union over ‘real fear’ they will lose homes
Union boss reveals members' deep concerns over cost of living and staff relying on food banks
Grammar schools: minister hopes to lift ban before election
School standards minister Jonathan Gullis says he hopes legislation allowing new grammar schools will be brought forward before the next election
Universal free meals demanded as poverty hits pupils hard
Cost-of-living crisis demands 'immediate action' to help pupils and their families, says teaching union during Scotland's Challenge Poverty Week
Support pours in for primary on receiving end of racist abuse
First minister and education secretary among those to condemn racist tweets directed at Glasgow primary school
Minister calls for more major MATs to partner with private schools
Newly appointed school standards minister Jonathan Gullis encourages big academy trusts in London and South East to roll out across the country
Call for mandatory antiracism training for teachers
The training should empower school staff to facilitate racial equality, says union boss, who is calling for a 'centralised antiracist approach to education'
Sturgeon: ‘Only right’ to listen to pupils on climate change
Scotland's Climate Week is drawing to a close and has this year focused on encouraging respectful conversation about climate change
DfE cuts will leave schools facing a ‘catastrophe’
Schools sector leaders' warnings come after the Treasury says government departments should stick 'rigidly' to spending limits put in place last October, despite soaring costs
Prioritise diversity if ‘serious’ about teacher recruitment, DfE told
Heads, academies and teacher leaders urge ministers to prioritise and fund work to improve inclusion in schools 'if it is serious about recruitment and retention'
Pressure building over teacher pay in Wales
NASUWT Cymru says it will ballot members for industrial action unless government makes a 12% offer