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The DfE sets out proposals for schools to produce statutory support plans for pupils with SEND and for new national inclusion standards. Here’s everything you need to know about its reform plans

Natalie Elliot wants changes to the rules but a minister says the UK is facing an

Former DfE permanent secretary Jonathan Slater suggests replacing current Ofsted inspections with a new accountability system for schools

Speaking at a conference, the Education Secretary warned some children disengaged from school feel ‘not supported but betrayed’

Tes investigation leads to warning that teachers and pupils need ‘urgent help’ to deal with rising levels of violence

Speaking at the Universities UK conference, the technology secretary said too many universities are competing for the same pool of students.

In ‘The Anxious Generation’, Haidt makes the case that social media and smartphones have ‘rewired’ today’s teenagers, but his critics say the evidence tells us something very different - and that bann...

The Association of School and College Leaders has called for a rethink of the expectations on schools and colleges.

More than a quarter of FSM students (27%) said it is difficult for them to afford musical instruments or music lessons

Exam papers from two boards were affected, but Ofqual says students can have ‘full confidence’ in their results this year

This year’s GCSE results show stable pass rates and top grade proportions for a cohort that transitioned to secondary during the pandemic

While maths and English saw a small drop in those achieving a grade 4, many other subjects had slightly better results than last year

While maths and English saw a small drop in those achieving a grade 4, many other subjects had slightly better results than last year

This year’s GCSE results show stable pass rates and top grade proportions for a cohort that transitioned to secondary during the pandemic

Exam papers from two boards were affected, but Ofqual says students can have ‘full confidence’ in their results this year

Exam papers from two boards were affected, but Ofqual says students can have ‘full confidence’ in their results this year

Exam papers from two boards were affected, but Ofqual says students can have ‘full confidence’ in their results this year

Maths and English literature A levels both had a slight fall in top grades awarded in 2025 compared with last year - in contrast to the overall trend

Maths and English literature A levels both had a slight fall in top grades awarded in 2025 compared with last year - in contrast to the overall trend

Both the proportion of top grades awarded and the pass rate have seen a slight growth in England in 2025

The ability to critically evaluate the media is a key life skill that is currently often relegated to a one-off lesson or assembly in schools, warns a House of Lords report

Union warns higher pay will be needed in future after it is confirmed pay deal has been accepted

The government’s priority should be helping the many pupils who are behind with their reading - and we know exactly how to do it, writes FFT’s Mike Fischer

Education secretary asks the pay review body to make formal recommendations for the next two years by February, and an indicative recommendation for 2028-29

Former Fire Brigades Union boss defeated challenger Neil Butler

Union warns higher pay will be needed in future after it is confirmed pay deal has been accepted

Overall absence continues to fall, but figures for the most severely absent pupils have reached highest numbers since data collection began

There will be a reduced number of inspections in the first two months as the watchdog seeks to address sector concerns

The DfE has published revised relationships, sex and health education guidance, and Oak National Academy has announced new lessons to go along with it

Parents’ use of AI in making complaints means schools are having to deal with complex letters loaded with references to the law, leaders warn

Warning of schools facing bigger bills comes as many chief financial officers say they expect their trust’s finances to worsen next year, according to findings seen by Tes

The advisory group, due to meet for the first time next week, includes many of the biggest trusts in England, email seen by Tes reveals

The advisory group, due to meet for the first time next week, includes many of the biggest trusts in England, email seen by Tes reveals

The primary writing framework will be revised once the final curriculum review report is published, with a final version due in the autumn

The primary writing framework will be revised once the final curriculum review report is published, with a final version due in the autumn