DfE

A quarter of parents avoid reading to their children because they lack belief in their own ability, finds Parentkind poll, as schools contend with ‘weaker language foundations’

Union leaders have warned that the penalty notice system is ‘clearly not working’ following latest data

The DfE’s behaviour hubs programme saw schools shifting towards restorative rather than zero-tolerance behaviour management policies, says final evaluation report

The schools White Paper will introduce measures that keep more suspended pupils in school under supervision, instead of sending them home, says DfE

Remaining lead hub schools are also confirmed by the DfE, bringing the total to 93, as one of the national attendance and behaviour ambassadors speaks exclusively to Tes

Bristol Brunel Academy was inspected after the postponement of a visit by a Jewish MP raised concerns about political pressure

Exclusive polling revealing the impact of social media in schools comes as the government is considering a ban for under-16s

Tes speaks to leaders to find out how schools can deliver on the government’s wish for greater collaboration in the pursuit of more inclusive education

The government’s planned AI tutoring programme promises targeted support for disadvantaged students, which the DfE insists will ‘complement’ the work of teachers

The universal RISE school improvement programme is being promoted as an optional offer available to all schools – separate from targeted RISE support for specific schools

If a school fails to follow the government’s new guidance on mobile phones, it could fall short of inspectors’ requirements for attendance and behaviour, warns watchdog

Pupil absence was up in the autumn term, but what else can we learn when we break down the details of the latest DfE attendance data? Ellen Peirson-Hagger shares key insights