DfE

Findings come as the government’s consultation on school food standards closes, ahead of new rules in September

Ofsted publishes updated grading toolkits and guides for inspectors coming into effect from September

Lockable pouches that prevent students from accessing their devices during the school day are central to the DfE’s plans for ‘phone‑free’ schools

The poverty-related attainment gap won’t be solved by focusing on the early years alone – we need smarter and more sustained interventions that are properly funded, say education leaders who form the Coalition for Pupil Premium Reform

The Inspiring Futures through Learning trust and Chiltern Learning Trust hope to merge next year if their plan gets DfE approval

Landmark qualification to be made available in schools years after its initial target start date, with content to be decided after a 12-week consultation

The latest official data shows a 24 per cent increase in the number of pupils with an education, health and care plan in the past two years

Tes analysis shows entries are down 41 per cent since 2013, with the government accused of showing ‘none of the action required’ to help music flourish

Two trust CEOs say the government’s plan to improve extracurricular opportunities for pupils is welcome – but schools need support for it to have the desired impact

AoBSO chair James McDonald outlines how more early career teachers are now completing their induction at British schools overseas – and why UK schools should welcome this

GMB, Unison and Unite express ‘profound concerns’ over the direction of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body

Provisional entries data for this summer has been released by Ofqual – with sharp drops in computing and French among the standout trends