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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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Ofqual boss: Pausing specialist subjects could free up teachers

Exclusive: Ian Bauckham sets out 'emergency timetable changes' for schools to consider as Omicron surges

New Covid rules: what you need to know

All the new guidelines and latest announcements for the start of the Spring term

‘Combining classes’ can keep pupils in school, heads told

DfE also tells schools that live-streamed lessons are the 'preferred' approach to remote education

Omicron: How schools can apply for air purifier units from the DfE

The DfE has set out the criteria by which schools can apply for 7,000 air purifier units in a bid to combat the spread of the Omicron variant. Here is everything you need to know about how to apply

Avoiding remote learning could be impossible, admits Zahawi

But education secretary says on-site learning should be available to as many pupils as possible

Masks back in secondary classrooms to tackle Omicron

Ofsted also set to be scaled back for the next month, and schools will receive more air purifiers, DfE announces

Omicron plan for schools ‘totally inadequate’

Extra air purifiers for schools will 'barely scratch the surface' of what is needed, warns union leader

Covid: DfE told urgent action needed to halt virus in schools

Unions warn government to minimise Covid disruption to avoid exams being cancelled for a third year in a row

Academies leader gets CBE in New Year Honours

Confederation of School Trusts' chief executive Leora Cruddas and Teach First's Russell Hobby among honours recipients

Scottish educators on New Year Honours list

A number of people who have made an impact on the lives of pupils and students in Scotland have been honoured

Union: Remote learning may be necessary in ‘hotspot areas’

Scotland’s largest teaching union says it could be a challenge to reopen schools fully after the new year due to staff absence

Fears schools can’t afford ‘knee-jerk’ ex-teacher Covid fix

Heads put together plans to 'prioritise year groups' to protect mock exams as Omicron cases surge

Teachers assaulted in schools get thousands in compensation

But overall this year there was a significant drop in compensation for teachers injured at work – with the most common cause of injuries still 'slips, trips and falls'

No immediate change to Scottish self-isolation rules, says Sturgeon

First minister promises decision ‘in the next week’ – with any changes to self-isolation rules introduced from 5 January

7-day Covid isolation rule ‘applies to pupils’

School leaders warn this will see students who recently tested positive returning to 'crowded' classrooms

Revealed: The ‘most scenic school’ in Scotland

More than 20,000 votes were cast in a ÌÇÐÄVlog contest on Twitter highlighting the stunning locations of schools in Scotland

Round-up: Mental health, online learning and ex-teachers

ÌÇÐÄVlog presents a round-up of key news and features to keep you up to date with the latest in the world of education

Urgent call for free school meals for all pupils

Most primary school pupils in Scotland are offered free school meals – but it looks like older children will have to wait

ÌÇÐÄVlog’ dedication to teachers will be as strong as ever

While ÌÇÐÄVlog is beginning a new chapter as a digital-only publication, it remains committed to supporting teachers to be the best they can be, writes editor Jon Severs

In for a penny, in for ÌÇÐÄVlog’ digital future

For international teachers, ÌÇÐÄVlog’ online offering meant staying in touch with the essentials of education, even when the physical magazine was out of reach. Join Mark Steed in toasting a new era

Widen ‘strict’ workforce fund criteria, DfE told

Exclusive: Heads' union says more schools should be able to benefit from the workforce fund as data shows only 4 per cent of schools applied last year

Sturgeon: Cutting class-contact time is priority

First minister responds to concerns about teachers' mental health and wellbeing raised in an EIS teaching union survey

Covid: Wider primary pupil jab rollout under review

Vaccination is to be offered to at-risk pupils aged 5-11 – but questions remain about extending jabs for all in this age group, scientists say

Exclusive: Online learning rises by up to 92%

The areas that have seen the biggest switch to online learning this term have been revealed by new research