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Sexual harm is rising in schools - but is there enough resource to tackle it?
As a ÌÇÐÄVlog investigation highlights the increase in sexual violence and sexual harassment in schools, experts call for more training and support to respond to the problem
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Covid-proof next year’s 11-plus tests, grammars advised
Grammars must use catch-up funding to support applicants from poorer households, says DfE
Teachers ‘being set up to take the fall’ over exams
Opposition MSPs also hit out at 'farcical suggestion' that pupils will be punished for sharing exam details
‘Exam details on TikTok are symptom of flawed system’
Some students are facing four exams where they should have had one – and nobody is happy, says this pupil
India and China fuel British international school surge
Data from ISC Research shows that, despite the pandemic, international schools have maintained growth over the past 12 months
Warning over ‘unacceptable’ TikTok GCSE paper trading
Publishing exam papers on social media – including where there is 'evidence of teacher involvement' – would be grounds for investigation, says Ofqual
Ofsted ‘too close to DfE’ to run school sex abuse probe
National Education Union's joint general secretary, Mary Bousted, claims watchdog appointed so that government can 'control' review
Exclusive: DfE pulls £15m Covid catch-up aids contract
Procurement for teacher resources ended hours before bidding was due to close
Banned: Teacher found with indecent images of children
A former private school teacher who accessed a 'paedophile handbook' has been banned from the profession indefinitely
Ofsted reveals concerns over primary school geography
Inspectorate warns that almost half of the schools it focused on last year were not meeting the national curriculum
Don’t criticise schools ‘left in a vacuum’, Ofqual told
School leaders claim they are being 'ticked off' for following Ofqual guidance on GCSE and A-level grading
Covid: ‘Let us keep masks in class,’ say teachers
Teachers should be permitted to retain mask wearing in the classroom if they think it necessary, says union
Face masks still needed in Scottish schools next week
Nicola Sturgeon announces widespread easing of Covid restrictions, but face coverings still required in schools
Covid rules from Monday: All schools need to know
The DfE has updated its coronavirus guidance for schools following yesterday's major 'road map' decision
Covid: Attendance shows schools ‘not out of the woods’
School leaders question DfE decision to remove masks-in-classroom rule as new figures show slight drop in attendance
DfE finally hits target on laptops for disadvantaged
A total of 1,313,449 laptops and tablets have been sent to disadvantaged children since the pandemic began
Grade deadline move for ‘unduly disadvantaged’ students
New September deadline for grading a ‘very small’ number of students, who will be given online study support this summer
Schools’ £17m wellbeing fund: All teachers need to know
The government has announced £17m to boost mental health in schools. But what is the cash for? And are the plans new?
‘Very worrying’ school masks plan ‘contradicts science’
Heads question why PM is lifting rules on face masks in schools – as scientists find masks have curbed spread of Covid
SQA warns of penalties for ‘exam’ details on TikTok
SQA writes to schools after ÌÇÐÄVlog Scotland story reveals how details of 'exams' are being shared on TikTok
Covid: Overnight school trips possible from next Monday
Restrictions on residential school visits will be eased from 17 May, Boris Johnson says
PM: Pupil masks in schools can come off from 17 May
Boris Johnson says face coverings will no longer be a requirement for secondary students or staff in classrooms from next Monday
Students to be taught to spot mental health issues
Scheme to teach mental health first aid in schools is launched as part of Mental Health Awareness Week
GCSEs: Don’t pressure teachers on grades, students told
Ofqual warns GCSE and A-level students that it is 'really important' they don't pressure teachers to raise their grades
Banned: Teacher who sent inappropriate texts to a child
Former deputy head banned from teaching after panel rules he failed to maintain professional boundaries with a child