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The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during staff strike action

DfE discussion paper says there is a ‘strong case’ for ensuring face-to-face education continues for around 3 in 4 pupils during strikes

Shortages of physics teachers could be addressed through a ‘specialist Early Career Framework’ for non-specialists, an expert suggests

But the increase is unlikely to tackle the teacher supply crisis because ‘the majority’ of these applicants are not recruited, expert warns

The department is seeking a potential partner to expand its three-year intensive mentoring programme to 10 Priority Education Investment Areas

A MAT chief has also called for the streamlining of a complicated system amid rising parental complaints to schools post-Covid

Speaking at the Institute for School Business Leadership Conference, Baroness Barran also said ‘there are things broken beyond the money’ in the SEND system

This week’s essential education news includes an inquiry calling for Ofsted to stop inspecting schools and research showing a growing difference in pay for secondary heads

Suspension rate for disadvantaged pupils almost four times higher than non-disadvantaged peers, government data shows

Academies minister also acknowledges that small primaries have ‘tighter’ finances than larger secondaries

All schools need to be welcoming and should recognise the benefits of bringing in more pupils with SEND, says government official

Regional director says five-year high in schools looking to convert is also due to trusts making a strong case, along with concern over ‘viability’ of smaller schools