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In an exclusive interview – her first as shadow schools minister – Catherine McKinnell explains why Labour can’t 'fix everything overnight' and how she wants to return 'the joy of teaching' to schools

Unions and exam boards welcome planned use of equation and formulae sheets in 2024 exams – but ASCL warns that the Ofqual consultation came after some schools sat mock exams

There was a 21 per cent increase in the number of approved requests for marks to be adjusted in the 2023 exams compared with pre-pandemic figures

This week’s essential education news includes new data revealing the difficulties in finding enough teachers and reaction to the DfE's plans to limit teacher strikes

New chief inspector Janie McManus will play a key role in bringing about the new independent inspectorate of education

Government scheme to increase the number of maths teachers by spreading out financial incentives actually led to fewer staff in the system, analysis suggests

Proportion of youngest pupils hitting development goals rises slightly but is still below pre-pandemic levels of achievement

Confederation of School Trusts CEO Leora Cruddas warns that minimum service levels risk putting schools 'in direct conflict' with their staff

ASCL leader says he expects DfE plan to impose minimum service levels in schools during teacher strikes to be challenged in the High Court

The education secretary wants more accurate reporting of ‘inappropriate, abusive or violent behaviour’ and has announced more funding for staff training

Schools will need 12 per cent extra funding next year to cope with increased costs, warns national funding expert

Unions say teacher pay in Northern Ireland compares badly with other parts of the UK but they are still hearing 'excuses' over the lack of a deal

DfE regional directors cover such big areas they are not able to tackle problems quickly enough, council bosses warn

There is not enough focus on artificial intelligence in 'highly theoretical' GCSE, according to the British Computer Society

Inquest into death of headteacher Ruth Perry has heard evidence from senior Ofsted official

A new report highlighting ways to tackle pupil absence reveals 'significant' differences in the thresholds that trigger support across Scotland

The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during strikes – here's what they mean for staff and leaders

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

Teachers in early primary are most likely to encounter physical violence and aggression from pupils, finds first report from national behaviour research project since 2017

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

Strike action had been suspended earlier this month to allow Unison Scotland members to weigh up the latest pay offer

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

Shirley Rogers will have to steer the SQA through reform as it prepares to be replaced by a new national body in the coming years