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Report calls on government to ensure better staffing, funding and oversight to make the SEND system work for pupils

Tes reveals the organisations chosen to support schools through the government’s RISE programme – and the schools they are matched with

Internal truancy is a drain on teachers’ time and resources, harms pupils’ life chances – and could be about to get worse, a Tes investigation reveals

IFS warns that any reforms that would reduce pupils’ rights to cut costs could risk a repeat of the backlash over welfare changes

DfE data also shows that girls still perform best overall – but boys are improving in maths more quickly

Analysis of more than 1,200 pupil premium strategy statements identifies main challenges facing schools

DfE confirms plans to intervene in more ‘stuck schools’, and will consult on how to define low attainment

Education secretary enters race after Angela Rayner’s resignation

Report calls for action to reestablish the importance of school attendance amid concerns that almost half of parents think it is ‘reasonable’ for a child to be persistently absent

In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Chris Foley, CEO at St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

Dame Rachel de Souza calls for support plans for pupils who are not meeting expected standards, are excluded or persistently or severely absent

The schools minister has left government as three new education ministers have been appointed, but portfolios have yet to be announced