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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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Minister insists funding for Youth Music Initiative is ‘secure’
News of 'pause' to long-running Youth Music Initiative prompted concerns that it was a victim of emergency budget review
School energy support may be backdated ‘if necessary’
The lack of concrete information about the support scheme had left schools 'in limbo', a union leader has warned
SQA: Strike action at Scotland’s exam body suspended
Strike action at Scotland’s exam body – which was due to continue tomorrow – has been called off following a new pay offer
Experts hope new Israel-Palestine resources will give history teachers confidence
A twice-pulled GCSE textbook on Middle Eastern history has now been replaced with a 'dual narrative' resource
Oak: Lawyers say there are grounds for legal challenge over quango
Exclusive: The British Educational Suppliers Association has been told by its lawyers that there are grounds for a judicial review over Oak National Academy, 91¶¶Òõ understands
Special schools fighting ‘tooth and nail’ to keep hydrotherapy pools
Leaders say they are stuck in an 'impossible' situation – as they need to keep the pools open for their pupils despite 'huge' costs
Ministers urged to rethink ‘expensive’ and ‘unnecessary’ Oak plans
The Publishers Association urged the government to 'listen to the concerns of teachers and industry leaders alike and rethink its current plans'
Over 25% increase in students receiving extra exam support
The most common supports were extra time in the exam, and sitting the exam in a separate room
Costs crisis: 70% of teachers warn of curriculum impact
What effect will the soaring costs crisis have on schools' ability to deliver on the curriculum?
Schools Bill under threat as Truss resets priorities
Sources close to government fear the bill could be heavily watered down or 'scrapped'
Former teacher Jonathan Gullis named as DfE minister
Gullis has campaigned to scrap the ban on new grammars and called for Ofsted to inspect MATs
Schools to close for the Queen’s funeral
The government has confirmed that schools should close on Monday 19 September
Most maintained schools ‘not considering joining a MAT’
National Governance Association survey also reveals that some schools cannot find a suitable academy trust to join
DfE: Schools ‘should remain open’ during mourning of Queen
Heads told to consider absence requests on case-by-case basis and whether to hold commemorative assemblies following the death of the Queen earlier today
Schools sector leaders pay tribute to the Queen
School leaders describe dedication to public service over the past 70 years as 'an inspiration to children and adults alike' following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II earlier today
Liz Truss: Schools to get 6-month energy support
Government support package comes after heads warn of 'catastophic' 500 per cent rises in their energy costs this winter
Academy budgets ‘not worth paper they’re written on’ due to pay rise
Exclusive: Some academy trusts have underestimated costs by more than £100,000 due to staff pay timing, as leaders call for changes to 'nonsense' budget process
Reshuffle: Kelly Tolhurst appointed as DfE minister
Schools minister Will Quince is moved to the Department of Health and Social Care
Sats 2022: Fall in pupils achieving test standard
The fall shows 'government’s failure to fund a proper recovery plan', says headteacher leader
Truss warned over private school-dominated Cabinet
Social mobility charity raises concerns over the proportion of Cabinet ministers who were educated at independent schools
‘Generous’ SQA exam grading could be abandoned this year
SQA boss also says she favours scrapping modifications to courses and assessment in 2023-24
‘Explain’ cuts to parents as budget crisis hits, schools told
Some schools have already written to parents about how funding pressures will impact on what they can offer this year
New plans for free preschool education in Northern Ireland
Minimum of 22.5 hours' funded preschool provision would be offered to every child in Northern Ireland
SQA strike action remains on after no breakthrough in talks
The strike will 'severely disrupt' up to 55,000 exam grade appeals, says Unite – as six more days of walkouts announced