UK

A now-defunct government programme for ‘gifted and talented’ students could have ‘inadvertently reinforced educational inequalities’, say researchers – but they still want to see the idea revived

Some parents query why their child is still playing rather than engaging with formal teaching. Paul Ramchandani explains how EYFS professionals can help change their view

IB chief Olli-Pekka Heinonen reflects on how wars rob children of a normal childhood and disrupt learning, but says we must hold faith in the purpose of education

If inclusion is not properly understood across the sector, there is a risk that the government’s planned inclusion bases will turn into a subtle form of exclusion, writes Thomas Keaney

Sexism and misogyny are also now ‘in plain sight’, says ASCL general secretary after research highlights school leaders’ concerns

The North East has England’s highest proportion of young people not in education, employment or training, but one school in the region has brought its Neet number down to zero. Here’s how

Inspectors recruited under the scheme will not get an inspection fee, with Ofsted instead contributing to their employers’ costs

Key stage 3 has been neglected in the drive for improvement – but now the government has launched an initiative to make it a more meaningful phase of education, write the co-chairs of the scheme

The Key Stage 3 Alliance will form part of the government’s universal RISE school improvement offer, education secretary tells ASCL annual conference

Jonny Uttley is moving on from the 12-academy trust after six years as CEO and 15 years at the MAT

The government’s plan for all schools to be in strong trusts is welcome – but only as a route to implementing the broader reforms the schools White Paper is calling us towards

The government’s SEND plans involve thousands of pupils being taught in new ‘inclusion bases’ - but many school sites don’t have space to create them, say leaders