Policy

But schools taking part in the first inspections under the new report-card system also report that the process feels more collaborative

With one state grammar announcing plans to open schools in Dubai and India, what are the implications for the state sector? ‘Don’t expect Grange Hill Singapore any time soon,’ one leader tells Emma Seith

As more schools join these local collaborative groups, Ellen Peirson-Hagger explains how they work and why they matter

High-stakes tests are piling pressure on to pupils and teachers and government policy risks entrenching an ‘exam factory’ culture, says teachers’ union

Mainstream schools need more help and stronger incentives to provide autistic students with the support they need, says House of Lords special inquiry

In response to new AI-powered attendance targets for every school, leaders tell the DfE that there is no ‘quick solution’ to the pupil absence problem

If restrictions had been put in place sooner, then lockdown could have been shorter – or not necessary at all, Covid inquiry report also finds

Former schools minister also criticises the government for scrapping the EBacc performance measure, which he says will affect uptake of modern languages

With women making up the vast majority of the workforce, could better maternity leave pay help tackle the teacher retention crisis?

In response to the curriculum review, leaders in the specialist sector urge the DfE to focus more on what is taught in special schools and how best practice can be shared

Mainstream and AP leaders question the government’s focus on resourced provision and SEN units in its drive to create a more inclusive school system

Four-day teacher working week, dedicated day for professional activities and minimum pupil learning hours proposed, but union expresses ‘deep disappointment’ at handling of announcement