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Six key findings as experts give evidence to an MPs' inquiry into persistent pupil absence in schools

Policy expert says some schools apply the 'B code' to avoid getting 'caught out' on managed moves as children's commissioner warns of 'inconsistency' in how the code is used

Just PE, history and modern studies hit or exceeded their teacher education recruitment targets in Scotland this year for the most popular route into secondary teaching

In a break from usual Ofsted convention, some schools will be told on Friday that they will be inspected on Monday, prompting concern for staff wellbeing

Disorderly behaviour and material posted online linked to the current wave of school protests are 'unacceptable', warns union leader

The pilot scheme for languages and physics teachers, which could cost up to £4m next year, is 'sign of desperation from the government', says union leader

Secondary headteachers say the latest offer 'devalues them' given pay rises are capped for those earning over £80,000

The NEU has warned there could be further strike days in the summer term if there is no progress on pay talks with the government. How likely are we to see further action?

EIS union recommends that members accept the pay offer, which follows several rounds of teacher strike action since November

First education secretary in 16 years to turn down speaking at ASCL event as she 'hopes to be in pay talks' with striking NEU leaders

Long-awaited interim report from review of assessment and qualifications also recommends a ‘Scottish Diploma of Achievement’ that captures the full range of learning and experiences – not just academic qualifications

Contract for new £14.9m three-year Language Hubs programme has been awarded to UCL

Falling pupil rolls on top of stretched finances mean cross-phase academy trusts are increasingly being forced to 'subsidise' primary schools, leaders warn

Government can't 'walk away' from responsibility for ensuring schools are able to meet new standards, warn heads' leaders

EIS union says talks this week got 'within touching distance of a possible settlement', and calls on government and local authorities to make new offer tomorrow and 'get an agreement over the line'

First minister quizzed over bullying in schools in week that new data shows almost a third of P5-S3 pupils had been bullied in the previous year

SSTA was 'fully aware' of 'potential to create difficulties in some schools' after result of survey on teacher pay offer, but stands by 'the correct decision under the circumstances'

Leaked pandemic messages between former health and education secretaries Matt Hancock and Sir Gavin Williamson show 'appalling lack of respect', say heads' leaders

Ministers set out plans for SEND reform but many key proposals will not start to be rolled out until 2025

But 40% are concerned about the impact of teacher walkouts on pupils' education

The department will also announce new special school places as part of its long-awaited response to the SEND review today

Survey finds fewer pupils are being allocated preferred school places in some areas

The many disabled school leavers left without essential coordinated support plans represents a 'huge, huge failure', parliamentary committee hears

Commons Education Select Committee chair and ex-schools minister has written to Gillian Keegan over Rishi Sunak's 'maths to 18' plan