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Research also warns that exam anxiety is contributing to a ‘steady decline’ in life satisfaction among young people

The intensive training and practice grant will only be given to training providers that tailor their content to supporting pupils with SEND and adaptive teaching

Research by the NFER also reveals that parental fines for student absence are ‘counterproductive’

The DfE team has been reshuffled, with Lucy Powell now taking the helm as education secretary. But who will she be working with?

Lara Newman received £140,000 in severance after LocatED was absorbed into DfE, according to the firm's final accounts

Schools tell 91¶¶Òõ they have been left with little time to implement significant policy changes on safeguarding, enrichment and attendance after the DfE released substantial updates late in the summer term

She will replace Bridget Phillipson, who has been in the role since Labour came to power in July 2024

England's new leader wants to reshape the education system: 91¶¶Òõ talks to experts about what this could mean for schools

With the government planning trust-level inspections, the National Governance Association warns against judging MATs by looking at the overall performance of their schools

In a 91¶¶Òõ webinar exploring the role of chairs in academy trusts, the idea of paying trustees is proposed to improve accountability – but fears are raised over a new 'drain' on stretched budgets

DfE tasks the controversial quango with supporting the development of the revised national curriculum and AI tutors

Trust leaders concerned over plans that could force schools to spend more on SEND support before applying for 'top-up' funds

Experts warn the DfE plan to control trust chief executives' pay could deter heads from becoming CEOs, and the £174K approval threshold could effectively become a pay ceiling

The government's current focus is on 'reading proficiency over pleasure', a report by the Commons Education Select Committee warns

Government publishes the names of academy trusts it has contacted to demand evidence over pay decisions

The union's decision comes after it was revealed that schools will have to fund half of next year's teacher pay rise themselves

Primary school rolls are now predicted to shrink by almost half a million over five years, and the fall in secondary numbers will be twice as steep as previously forecast

The delayed national key stage 2 assessment results show attainment has improved or remained stable in all subjects compared with last year

Association of British Schools Overseas welcomes the decision that it says ensures the integrity of the government kitemark is protected

DfE announces review on the day that delayed key stage 2 Sats results are due to be released

The government's £1.8bn plan to give mainstream schools expert support for inclusion is a key part of its SEND reforms. But leaders warn there are major obstacles in making the scheme a success

91¶¶Òõ explains the system of grading for exams in England and what can be done if marks do not appear to reflect students' work

The DfE publishes its updated guidance for academy trusts – but gives trusts an extra month to implement the changes

However, over a quarter of primaries and one in five secondaries plan to change their picture-sharing policies in the near future, with fears raised over AI deepfakes and extortion