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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