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Government data shows a sharp dip in grant support for schools switching between academy trusts after DfE funding changes

The proportion of postgraduate trainees working in state schools is lower than previous years, official data from 2024-25 cohort shows

Department for Education insists it took 'swift action' after a major incident involving sensitive data, with school leaders among those affected

The exclusive findings come after record-high temperatures were recorded before schools broke up for the summer holidays

Teachers often predict higher A-level grades for girls than boys, and this could be affecting students' access to university courses, researchers warn

A huge announcement on secondary education was made by Andy Burnham last night, begging a raft of questions. We set out the answers the sector needs and the detail – where it exists – we know already

Schools are 'well-placed' to identify teenagers who are becoming isolated and their early intervention can 'make a real difference for a young person’s future', say researchers

Schools will be inspected by Ofsted on vocational offering, but sector leaders want more details on multiple aspects of the plans

A new DfE 'similar schools' measure, launching this September, is aimed at helping the government and Ofsted to understand how well pupils in one school are achieving compared with those in schools in a similar context

Many secondary students do not see science and religion as 'contradictory', UCL research suggests – and 'connected' teaching of the subjects can encourage further Stem studies

Research also warns that exam anxiety is contributing to a 'steady decline' in life satisfaction among young people

The intensive training and practice grant will only be given to training providers that tailor their content to supporting pupils with SEND and adaptive teaching

Research by the NFER also reveals that parental fines for student absence are ‘counterproductive’

The DfE team has been reshuffled, with Lucy Powell now taking the helm as education secretary. But who will she be working with?

Lara Newman received £140,000 in severance after LocatED was absorbed into DfE, according to the firm's final accounts

Schools tell ÌÇÐÄVlog they have been left with little time to implement significant policy changes on safeguarding, enrichment and attendance after the DfE released substantial updates late in the summer term

She will replace Bridget Phillipson, who has been in the role since Labour came to power in July 2024

England's new leader wants to reshape the education system: ÌÇÐÄVlog talks to experts about what this could mean for schools

With the government planning trust-level inspections, the National Governance Association warns against judging MATs by looking at the overall performance of their schools

In a ÌÇÐÄVlog webinar exploring the role of chairs in academy trusts, the idea of paying trustees is proposed to improve accountability – but fears are raised over a new 'drain' on stretched budgets

DfE tasks the controversial quango with supporting the development of the revised national curriculum and AI tutors

Experts warn the DfE plan to control trust chief executives' pay could deter heads from becoming CEOs, and the £174K approval threshold could effectively become a pay ceiling

Trust leaders concerned over plans that could force schools to spend more on SEND support before applying for 'top-up' funds

The government's current focus is on 'reading proficiency over pleasure', a report by the Commons Education Select Committee warns