GCSE results are out this morning, showing a rise in top grades in maths – here’s your handy Schools Week round up of the key trends

The Conservatives’ wraparound scheme was hit with affordability challenges and a lack of demand from parents

A recent report said schools were too focused on exams and university. Some are trying to buck the trend

The government publishes its proposed subject content for the new GCSE

Pearson Edexcel tells schools that pupil responses with 'signs of confusion' will not be penalised

Total annual funding for the replacement scheme will be around 40% lower than what schools receive now

Clarification follows criticism of a 'lack of alignment' with soon-to-be statutory phone 'ban' guidance

Education has 'weak defences' despite being targeted more than other sectors, the DfE said

A temporary congestion charge could be introduced as soon as autumn on several roads in Oxford by Oxfordshire County Council.