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Following new government guidance recognising the growing role of tutoring in schools, this principal says it is time the market was better regulated

Government data shows a rise in the number of pupils at both state-funded and non-state-funded alternative provision settings in 2023-24

Heads’ leaders say the new figures are ‘stark evidence of the recruitment and retention crisis’

There has also been an increase in the number of pupils coming into school without adequate clothing, according to a report on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis

More funding should instead be devolved to schools, according to a SEND policy group

Which multi-academy trusts have seen the fastest expansion in the past year, and what battles are others having to fight to keep growing?

School leaders’ union calls for single-word inspection grades to be scrapped in its response to Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation

Department for Education also criticised by music specialists for ‘misleading statements’ to MPs, in a letter seen by Tes

Union and academy trust leaders warn situation means schools can’t plan their budgets for September

The government’s preferred candidate to lead Ofqual has held the role of interim chief regulator since January

Heads fear a decision on teacher pay rises will now not be made until after the election in July, ASCL warns

Trust and academy decisions are made by regional directors appointed by the Department for Education. This guide tells you how the system works