DfE

Trust leader ‘really worried’ about impact of disruption on disadvantaged students, as union boss calls for special considerations for those taking exams

Schools minister pens explanation of why he thinks knowledge-rich learning is so important as part of the government’s Advanced British Standard plan

Schools are advised to alert the police immediately, but not initiate a lockdown unless told to or if there is an immediate physical threat

Academies minister says the government wants to avoid schools being ‘burned’ by edtech promises that are not delivered on

Gillian Keegan is the latest education secretary to announce a ban on mobile phones in schools after the decision was previously left to headteachers

This week’s essential education news and analysis includes why KCSIE is letting pupils and teachers down, MPs calling for a ‘major’ mental health plan to tackle the attendance crisis, plus schools see a rise in Covid absences

Heads’ leaders fear the government could be giving schools less than a full year’s notice on planned changes to the accountability system

Join the Tes News team as they discuss the scale of the school attendance problem and whether government efforts to tackle it will have an impact

All eyes will be on Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives next week following a turbulent start to the term for schools, including the RAAC crisis and absence concerns

Department will consult on performance measure changes planned from 2024

Headteachers’ leaders warn that the scheme does not come ‘anywhere close to addressing the scale of the problem’

Commons Education Select Committee chair calls for DfE to make attendance a clear focus in funding bids