The education secretary has committed to fully funding this year's teacher pay rise following lobbying by the National Education Union, Schools Week understands

I will be bringing in much-needed change, but I will do so alongside you

The education committee launches new inquiry into 'every child achieving and thriving' white paper

But regional and gender gaps widen

Education secretary to be quizzed by MPs on SEND, teacher recruitment and curriculum reforms

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

Live updates from team Schools Week in Belfast

'The mixed picture on deficits reflects the mixed financial situations of schools and trusts'

Moves to tighten system likely to be met with resistance from campaigners

Martyn Oliver to claim pattern of gradings in new inspections shows watchdog is 'raising standards'

Live updates from our journalists in Liverpool

Documents reveal how councils' deficit plans will get top ratings for avoiding expanding specialist provision

The former education executive has been suspended by the party weeks after being sent to the House of Lords by Sir Keir Starmer

DfE documents finally flesh out proposed 'layered' approach

DfE officials have drawn up white paper plans to encourage schools to be part of a group, Schools Week understands

Trial of retention payments comes alongside plans to emulate London Challenge in parts of England

Government 'will design new model' for allocating the pupil premium and other disadvantage cash

Local authorities will get a grant to cover all but 10% of deficits accrued by the end of 2025-26

Bar owners say they struggle to dissuade people from forming a line as behavioural experts point to post-pandemic ‘new norms’

Government will also consult on a potential social media ban for children

Dame Christine Lenehen says reforms look at 'changing nature' between schools and local authorities

Influential turnaround MAT criticised for high suspensions bidding to cut exclusions and 'keep kids in school'

Department calls for tech companies to take part in trials to feed it data to inform policy

Minister says white paper will bring 'additional’ funding as town halls warn freeze will worsen deficits