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Ministers under fire over ‘watered-down’ second version of the Safer Phones Bill, which no longer includes consideration of a statutory mobile phone ban in schools

School leaders warn government not to expect them to ‘fix all of society’s ills’ following supervised toothbrushing announcement

MPs warn schools are using money aimed at supporting disadvantaged pupils to plug gaps elsewhere – but leaders say more funding is needed

Rob Tarn says schools struggling with attendance can make a difference with pupils who ‘could come to school all the time’

With research revealing the gap between the number of children in poverty and those getting free school meals, the Education Policy Institute echoes calls for automatic enrolment

Findings come after special schools were shown to be suffering more ‘severe’ teacher shortages than other parts of the sector

The NAHT warns that its members are facing increasing abuse including threats, online trolling, discrimination and violence

Figures come on the day that next year’s secondary school offers are being confirmed

Tes analysis of CEO salaries at ‘outlier’ trusts shows the need for national pay framework, say leaders

The Commons Education Select Committee also warns that the government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has had a ‘rushed and inadequate’ timetable

Children’s commissioner says schools should be required to outline how sanctions like suspensions will trigger additional support

Experts say teachers want more professional development support to teach climate change and sustainability