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Most teachers to pay less into their pension under new plans
DfE launches consultation on cutting employee contribution rates for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme across most salary bands
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School supplier cost hikes ‘significantly’ worse than feared
Warning of schools facing bigger bills comes as many chief financial officers say they expect their trust's finances to worsen next year, according to findings seen by 91¶¶Òõ
‘Sensitive’ school files stolen in cyberattack on local authority
'Extra vigilance' advised at the affected schools in Scottish local authority, as criminal investigation continues
Suspensions and exclusions reach ‘shocking’ record highs in 2023-24
State school suspensions near 1 million and set a new peak as exclusions cross 10,000 threshold
Ofsted seeks to address schools’ fears about new inspections
Watchdog will host a series of webinars on new-style inspections after announcing that schools will only get half a term's notice on its finalised plans
Revealed: the 20 leaders in DfE’s MAT chiefs group
The new advisory group, due to meet for the first time next week, includes the leaders of many of the biggest academy trusts, an email seen by 91¶¶Òõ reveals
Teacher unions call for government to fully fund pay award
ASCL, NAHT, NEU and Community are also calling for a fair national pay structure and the full removal of performance-related pay
Schools ‘bridging funding gap’ to provide free school meals
Caterers are being forced to cut portions and reduce their menus because of the shortfall in free school meals funding, research shows
Shield ‘anxious’ heads from Ofsted fears, Cruddas tells trusts
With government planning a series of major education reforms, academy trusts must tell a 'stronger story' about their work, says Confederation of School Trusts' chief executive
Essex MAT set to double pupil numbers after transfer
South East Essex Academy Trust will reverse its balance of primary and secondary schools if plans get the go-ahead
DfE ‘lacks coherent plan’ to boost teacher recruitment
It is not clear how the government intends to fulfil its promise to recruit 6,500 more teachers, an MPs' committee warns
Will digital exams spell the end of handwriting in schools?
Handwriting has 'important advantages' and must not be undermined by the rollout of digital exams, former education secretary tells MPs
DfE launches ‘phonics-inspired’ primary writing framework
The new framework is set to be revised if DfE changes the national curriculum following the current review
Heads need more support to make most of PEF, finds study
The 'promise of freedom' that Scotland's Pupil Equity Fund gives to headteachers 'may be illusory without a reliable evidence base', researchers say
Primaries could get intensive DfE support for Reception
The government is planning to provide three different levels of support for pupils in Reception through its RISE teams and English and maths hubs
Sats results 2025: Slight increases across the board
The KS2 Sats results in all subjects were better than last year and narrowed the gap to pre-pandemic results
IB results 2025: students score higher this year
International Baccalaureate results are out – here’s how students performed in the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme
New SQA chief executive sets out 6 initial priorities
Nick Page says 'confusion' about SQA's role will be addressed as it prepares to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland
Ministers refuse to rule out cutting EHCPs
Pressure on the government over SEND reforms mounts as campaigners warn that pupils will not survive in mainstream education without statutory support
KCSIE 2025: What has changed
The DfE has published updated Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance for 2025 – here's what schools need to know
Nursery teachers in disadvantaged communities to be offered £4,500
The DfE has also announced new funding for partnerships between schools and nurseries to strengthen transitions
DfE inclusion group’s work extended
Government inclusion adviser and chair of the group Tom Rees speaks to 91¶¶Òõ about its ambitions for reform
Teacher killed in Dunblane massacre honoured
Family of Dunblane Primary School teacher Gwen Mayor, who was killed in 1996 while trying to protect her pupils, is 'extremely proud' to receive the Elizabeth Emblem
DfE misses its deadline for key attendance and behaviour roles
Two 'ambassadors' who will oversee the merged attendance and behaviour hubs were due to start today, but the DfE has made no announcement
School-readiness targets ‘must not be a stick to beat schools’
With the DfE launching a new data tool in its drive to increase the number of children who are school-ready, heads’ leaders warn that ministers cannot rely on ‘targets alone’