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Intervention follows former DfE permanent secretary Jonathan Slater's claim that in 2021, the prime minister cut the number of schools to be rebuilt per year in half

Labour reshuffle of shadow roles results in the Newcastle North MP joining the party's education team

First minister Humza Yousaf, who outlined his Programme for Government today, has told the education secretary her priorities for this school year – but some key policies have not been mentioned

The SSSNB was established under the previous Labour government but abolished in 2010

Academy trust CEO Sir Martyn Oliver was questioned about his priorities as Ofsted's next leader

A letter sent to responsible bodies for schools warns that the department may be required to release a list of settings that have RAAC, including those 'where there is still uncertainty'

Nick Gibb’s comments come after his boss, Gillian Keegan, said she was frustrated that no one was acknowledging what a 'fucking good job' she was doing

Education secretary criticised for swearing and questioning why she has not been praised for her handling of RAAC safety issue in schools

Two Welsh schools will remain closed tomorrow over the presence of RAAC – education minister blames DfE for failing to share new evidence on the danger posed by the concrete

Criticism comes as education secretary Gillian Keegan says that about 450 schools with suspected RAAC will be surveyed in next two weeks

Watchdog says that schools facing significant disruption through work to make buildings safe will be treated as an 'exceptional circumstance'

Treasury briefings spark concern after chancellor vowed to 'spend what it takes' to make classrooms safe following RAAC concerns

Several schools in the North have said they won't open until 11 September, and at least 50 schools in Essex have confirmed the presence of the risky building material, reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

Schools minister admits more schools may have to close areas as heads' leader urges schools to carry out assessments

The risks from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) have been building for 70 years – here's how awareness of the threat has unfolded

Children's commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza tells 91¶¶Òõ she is 'very concerned' at lack of joint working on attendance, and calls for local alliances to become statutory

Collapse-risk concrete RAAC present at 35 schools, Scottish Government confirms, after it emerged that pupils at the 104 schools in England would be placed in temporary accommodation

This week’s education news round-up includes schools being told to close buildings 'at risk', the government's plans on pupil attendance and new guidance for PE

One trust CEO tells 91¶¶Òõ that the DfE 'needs to be better' as government documents reveal that schools will be told to close unsafe areas days before the start of term

Early years leaders have voiced frustration at yet another ministerial change, with Claire Coutinho replaced after just 10 months in the job

The extent of schools' and teachers' support for children in poverty sparks calls for the government to widen eligibility for free school meals

The DfE has announced plans on school attendance, including changes to reduce 'confusion' over the controversial B code for off-site education

Investigations starting next week will check if schools are helping to ensure that children exposed to exploitation or violence get the support they need

Initial teacher education is entirely university-based in Scotland and international delegates have been told that alternative routes will be resisted