Policy

Education secretary defends Scottish curriculum, a day after Tes Scotland reports on research concerns over a ‘lack of clarity’ in CfE

A new law could make outdoor education in Wales a ‘guaranteed opportunity’ – but is it affordable? Emma Seith looks at the case for and against

School run by ‘Britain’s strictest head’ wins court case brought by a Muslim student against its policy on prayer rituals

The chief executive of 34-school Truro and Penwith Academy Trust discusses her own school days, the challenge of running schools in isolated areas and why we need a fairer funding system

Many state school students don’t have access to work experience – and this is a barrier to entry into top universities, report warns

In response to the SNP government’s plan for a Centre of Teaching Excellence, secondary heads warn ‘excellence’ is ‘a tarnished word’ in Scottish education

The CEO of the Institute of Physics says cutting short a pilot project for subjects struggling to recruit is baffling and will only make existing problems a lot worse

Tes speaks to NEU members to find out the big issues teachers will want to see prioritised by a future government in a likely general election year

The crucial role of pastoral support in schools still does not get the recognition it needs, even after the pandemic made it abundantly clear, says Frank Lennon

Building materials installed more than 70 years ago pose major health risks to school staff and potentially even pupils – yet efforts to remove them are thin on the ground, as John Morgan uncovers

This summer’s A-level exam period will begin on 13 May. Find everything you need in our complete guide

Jonny Uttley of The Education Alliance will develop policy proposals for the Centre for Young Lives as a visiting fellow