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Former spin doctor Alastair Campbell says many think Rishi Sunak's plan has merit, despite Bridget Phillipson branding it an 'undeliverable gimmick'

This week’s essential education news and analysis includes why KCSIE is letting pupils and teachers down, MPs calling for a ‘major’ mental health plan to tackle the attendance crisis, plus schools see a rise in Covid absences

Heads' leaders fear the government could be giving schools less than a full year's notice on planned changes to the accountability system

Schools warn Ofsted that a lack of funding is affecting careers provision

All eyes will be on Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives next week following a turbulent start to the term for schools, including the RAAC crisis and absence concerns

Rising numbers of pupils with SEND are missing out on ‘crucial’ learning and the transition stage by entering school in Year 1 rather than Reception

Department will consult on performance measure changes planned from 2024

Queen Street Group report reveals concerns over consistency of judgements

Percentage of secondary pupils persistently absent in Wales trebled last year, compared with before the Covid pandemic

A Singaporean educationalist has told teachers and school leaders to be 'a breath of fresh air' because it is good for them, their staff and the system

The Labour leader insists that his decision to remove tax exemptions from private schools is not an 'attack' on the sector

Headteachers' leaders warn that the scheme does not come 'anywhere close to addressing the scale of the problem'

An increase in Covid-19 cases this autumn is leading to a rise in pupil and staff absence, a headteachers' leader has warned

The Scottish Learning Festival has been rebranded SLF Conversations, but a conversation with Jenny Gilruth was abruptly shut down for online viewers this afternoon

Commons Education Select Committee chair calls for DfE to make attendance a clear focus in funding bids

MSPs fear that money for poorer pupils and child abuse victims may be used to fund pay offer for school support workers, but education secretary promises 'no detriment' to these groups

More support for SEND and mental health would reduce the 'incredible pressure' on schools, MPs tell ministers

Mr Di'Iasio will become general secretary when Geoff Barton steps down in April 2024

Reducing resources to support children with complex additional needs is a concern for many teachers, support staff and parents, finds new Scottish government research

During her time as chief regulator, Dr Saxton oversaw the return of pre-pandemic grading for GCSEs and A levels

The chief regulator of Ofqual is leaving to head up Ucas

Findings show more mental health support is needed for pupils 'across the social spectrum', says teaching union boss

Any new maths qualification should be achievable for all students, says exam board, as Sunak plans a new style of British Baccalaureate

Schools are going into deficit 'to provide the right help for children' as funding lags behind demand, heads' union leader warns