Policy

Unpublished review by Sir David Bell, commissioned by Labour while in opposition, calls for more funding to deliver the party’s school-based nursery plan

The OECD’s latest Education at a Glance study, launched in London today, also highlights the stark differences in attainment between regions in England

Nominations for the next chair of the education committee closed yesterday. Tes takes a look at who is in the running

Schools will face challenges from the pandemic for years to come, warns Tim Oates in a new report

In an exclusive interview with Tes, education secretary Bridget Phillipson lays out her vision for the sector and her views on everything from behaviour and SEND to MATs and funding

Pupils in the first five years of primary in Scotland receive free meals but the government has confirmed that the policy will not be delivered in P6-7

Which teachers will be eligible for targeted retention incentive payments, and when they can apply?

Scottish programme for government states that the exams will no longer feature in 2025-26, as part of national qualifications reform

If the government wants to close attainment gaps it should look at reducing social segregation practices in certain schools, explains the Sutton Trust’s Carl Cullinane

Urgent national action is needed to ensure that school intakes of disadvantaged pupils reflect their local communities, warns charity

Education secretary moves to clarify government position after publication last month of guidance for schools on mobile phones and behaviour

This week’s announcements on changes to the school inspection system leave major questions unanswered. Here’s what we know – and don’t know