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But the number of schools with the top Ofsted rating has fallen overall after the return of routine inspections

In an exclusive interview after stepping down as schools minister, Nick Gibb outlines what he’s proud of, whether he has any regrets and why he doesn’t see himself as a ‘radical’

No 10 announces appointment of former education secretary after schools minister Nick Gibb resigned earlier today

His departure comes as the prime minister oversees a wider Cabinet reshuffle having sacked home secretary Suella Braverman

The schools minister has asked the prime minister if he can stand down ahead of taking up a diplomatic role after the next general election

The Independent Society of Musicians has written to schools minister Nick Gibb claiming there is ‘no evidence’ the new hubs structure would result in a better offer for schools

The government has issued temporary accommodation contracts to limit school disruption while rebuilding and condition work is carried out amid the RAAC crisis

This week’s essential education news includes criticism of the DfE’s response to teacher shortages, a defence of Ofsted judgements and flexible working ideas for schools

More than two in five A-level students could be classified as experiencing high psychological distress, suggests study

Schools minister tells MPs that ditching single-word judgements will lead to people pulling out lines from a report ‘like a theatre review’

Join the Tes News team as they discuss the state of the school estate across England and whether funds aimed at fixing it will be enough

Education leaders raise concerns as schools are labelled as ‘coasting’ after being upgraded by Ofsted