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Jewish pupils face ‘regular and hostile abuse’

Former Ofsted chief highlights the ‘extraordinary’ security measures required in Jewish faith schools as he reveals the interim findings from his review into antisemitism in education settings

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NHS confirms no delay to pupil flu vaccine plans

Delay to adult rollout will not impact pupils, who will be able to receive the vaccine from September at school or a community clinic, says NHS

New guidance on supporting pupils with ME and CFS

Schools should consider ways to 'modify and tailor adjustments' for pupils with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome, says the government in new plan

Weekly round-up: The exam factory and A-level grades

This week’s education news round-up includes the secrets of exam-paper processing; fears about next week's A-level results; and pressure on Ofsted to recognise schools that support pupils in poverty

Cambridge International A-level results released

More than 200,000 students around the world have received their Cambridge International AS- and A-level results

Oh là là - concerns over uptake of languages Highers

This year's Scottish Qualifications Authority data shows just over 7,000 Higher entries across nine languages and a big drop in French – but there may be signs of a post-Covid comeback

A-level results: Students urged to prepare for ‘plan B’

Clamour for top university places means schools need to be ready to help students navigate clearing once A-level results are revealed

Help A-level students leave home for uni, teachers urged

Many poorer sixth-formers may be opting out of prestigious universities due to financial worries, researchers warn

Absence among SEMH pupils ‘twice that of their peers’

New analysis on pupil absence shows the need for more investment in mental health teams in schools, says think tank

Wellbeing hit by staffroom ‘cliques’, say 3 in 5 teachers

Survey also finds more than two-thirds of teachers say that they have worked in a school where poor leadership has created a ‘toxic environment’

Recognise schools are ‘at frontline of poverty’, Ofsted told

Ofsted inspectors should take into account the 'unequal burden' on schools that provide food and other essentials to families living in poverty, says report

This year’s A-level students ‘unluckiest since pandemic’

The 2023 A-level cohort did not take exams at GCSE and are now less likely to be awarded top grades

SQA results 2023: post-Covid pass rates fall again

This year's Scottish Qualifications Authority data also shows the Higher attainment gap has widened and is now close to level recorded before the pandemic

A-level results: Top grades to fall by ‘nearly 100,000’

Grading arrangements have been made with disadvantaged students in mind, Ofqual chief regulator responds

Global IB Middle Years Programme results released

UK students beat the global average total points

Keegan’s adviser returns to schools policy role

Rory Gribbell will move to a civil service position at the DfE as senior policy adviser on schools

Gibb: ‘Expectation’ that exam aids will not be offered next year

Schools minister also says England exam results need to return to pre-pandemic levels this year to ensure qualifications carry 'weight and credibility'

Chess funding could get more schools on board

Government is due to unveil funding to expand and promote chess in schools and public spaces, say insiders

Antisemitism rising in UK schools

Anti-Jewish hate incidents involving perpetrators under 18 have increased for the third year in a row, new research warns

Weekly round-up: Pay deal accepted but strike threat remains

This week’s education news round-up includes the two main teacher unions accepting the government's pay offer, a warning of strike action over workload and teacher training providers under 'enormous pressure'

Local authority schools ‘perform better than MATs’

A new analysis of Ofsted ratings provides evidence for restoring councils' right to build new schools, says the Local Government Association

Teachers report more girls playing playground football

A poll has revealed a big rise in primary girls taking part in playground matches and schools with girls and mixed football teams

Ex-trust chief charged with historic child sex offences

Gareth Mason, former CEO of Falcon Education Academies Trust, is due to appear at Leeds District Magistrates' Court next month

Knowledge-rich curriculum ‘could close reading gap’

But findings in report claiming to be the first long-term study of the knowledge-rich approach may not be 'decisive', says leading academic

Limit school leaders’ working hours, says ASCL

The next government should also set up an independent curriculum body and extend free school meals, according to heads' union 'election manifesto'