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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’