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The DfE said in January it aimed to give schools 'sufficient notice to prepare during the summer for September 2024 implementation'

But teachers say they have to work within the realities of a system where they cannot afford to risk students having nothing to show for two years of studying for a National 5

In response to research highlighting school leaders' concerns about inspection, Estyn points to feedback showing that it is viewed 'positively' by heads

91¶¶Òõ analysis of government data shows an increase in international applicants to ITT courses six months into the academic year

Spending watchdog highlights the state of school buildings as a problem caused by government's 'lack of forward thinking'

Government says the delay is because of a problem identifying Reception pupils who qualify for the funding

But entering students for both National 4 and National 5 is bad for attainment, says SQA, and those at a single level tend to get better results

Teachers say students find exams more stressful now and often lack key knowledge and skills – and staff also raise concerns about attendance

More than 30,000 students in one year group had experienced an 'unexplained' transfer between secondary schools, research shows

Two academy trusts are among the partners named today by resources provider Oak National Academy as it extends into more of the national curriculum

Exam board says private schools could choose to 'simply continue' with A levels while state schools move to ABS

Just 866 projects will benefit from the Condition Improvement Fund this year – down from 1,033 last year and 1,408 the year before

But the DfE says the process of finding a trust sponsor will need to be repeated in three cases after suitable trusts were not identified to run the schools

But lower attaining pupils were likely to have found last summer's test more difficult than previous papers, analysis finds

IFS says cuts to pay of higher earners in the public sector has contributed to recruitment and retention problems

There is an 'absence of authoritative advice' about sexual health for young people, warns Women and Equalities Committee

The government's independent social cohesion adviser, Dame Sara Khan, has called on the DfE to create a 'Cohesion and Conflict Unit' to support schools

Under new criteria for an academy conversion grant, schools will not receive £25k funding unless they convert in groups of three or more

She replaces Jeremy Miles as new first minister Vaughan Gething unveils his ministerial team during a crucial period for Welsh education

The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship scheme is being 'unduly rushed' and should be put on hold, warns school leaders' union

He will take over role from former CEO and current Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver

DfE wants research to inform decisions on the current use of financial incentives, spot 'barriers' and 'assess eligibility and appetite' for international recruitment

Professional development for school leaders needs to evolve to equip them with the tools to tackle new challenges, says NIoT chief Melanie Renowden

Huge hike in vacancies comes amid major government attendance drive and 'decimation' of local authority support