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School referrals to Prevent hit a ‘dead end’, warns commissioner
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for a change in the law after data shows most school referrals to the anti-terrorism programme bounce back with no action taken
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Primaries could get intensive DfE support for Reception
The government is planning to provide three different levels of support for pupils in Reception through its RISE teams and English and maths hubs
Sats results 2025: Slight increases across the board
The KS2 Sats results in all subjects were better than last year and narrowed the gap to pre-pandemic results
IB results 2025: students score higher this year
International Baccalaureate results are out – here’s how students performed in the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme
New SQA chief executive sets out 6 initial priorities
Nick Page says 'confusion' about SQA's role will be addressed as it prepares to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland
Ministers refuse to rule out cutting EHCPs
Pressure on the government over SEND reforms mounts as campaigners warn that pupils will not survive in mainstream education without statutory support
KCSIE 2025: What has changed
The DfE has published updated Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance for 2025 – here's what schools need to know
Nursery teachers in disadvantaged communities to be offered £4,500
The DfE has also announced new funding for partnerships between schools and nurseries to strengthen transitions
DfE inclusion group’s work extended
Government inclusion adviser and chair of the group Tom Rees speaks to ÌÇÐÄVlog about its ambitions for reform
Teacher killed in Dunblane massacre honoured
Family of Dunblane Primary School teacher Gwen Mayor, who was killed in 1996 while trying to protect her pupils, is 'extremely proud' to receive the Elizabeth Emblem
DfE misses its deadline for key attendance and behaviour roles
Two 'ambassadors' who will oversee the merged attendance and behaviour hubs were due to start today, but the DfE has made no announcement
School-readiness targets ‘must not be a stick to beat schools’
With the DfE launching a new data tool in its drive to increase the number of children who are school-ready, heads’ leaders warn that ministers cannot rely on ‘targets alone’
Exclusions: 1 in 3 leaders say they lack alternatives
School leaders are also worried about balancing behaviour management with the need for inclusion, survey shows
Two East Midlands trusts get merger approval
Djanogly Learning Trust and QEGSMAT aim to launch a new 15-school MAT next year
One year in for Labour: is it hitting its education pledges?
ÌÇÐÄVlog assesses how much progress has been made in Labour's mission to 'break down barriers to opportunity' a year after it was elected to government
‘Swift’ Scottish teacher pay deal sought after summer of uncertainty
With no breakthrough in pay negotiations before the school holidays – although councils highlight an offer made to all local government staff – the 1 August implementation date for this year’s pay award will be missed
All exam paper errors are ‘unacceptable’, warns chief regulator
Sir Ian Bauckham’s comment follows exam board OCR's apology for errors in A-level papers
DfE adviser sets out 5 principles for inclusive practice
Group led by MAT CEO Tom Rees warns there is inconsistency in the training and support available to promote inclusion
Ofsted chief apologises for short notice on new inspections
Sir Martyn Oliver says he's sorry that schools will get less than a term's notice before new-style inspections with report cards are introduced
Just 19 people show interest in the DfE’s ambassador jobs
The DfE is accused of ‘burying’ adverts for its new attendance and behaviour ambassador jobs, with the successful candidates, who are due to start this week, yet to be announced
DfE won’t end ‘effective’ SEND provision, says minister
Schools minister tells MPs that a decision on changes to education, health and care plans has not yet been made
DfE doesn’t know how many pupils will lose FSM
Government accused of 'flying in the dark' over the impact of its planned changes to eligibility for free school meals
Language GCSE entries much lower in less affluent schools
Schools in disadvantaged areas have been hit harder by the difficulties in recruiting languages teachers, according to British Council report
NEU extends strike action at Outwood Grange over longer day
Teachers at 14 Outwood Grange secondaries will continue to take strike action through July
Nord Anglia expands into Italy with 3-school deal
International schools group's portfolio will cover 35 countries after its acquisition of H-FARM schools