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As the DfE introduces new vocational GCSEs, the sector needs to reject assumptions that pupils who struggle academically must instead be ‘good with their hands’, write two sector leaders

A recent OECD study ranked England’s early years system as one of the most effective internationally, writes Julian Grenier, but there are still challenges to address

A coalition from schools sector urges the education secretary to provide ‘meaningful external accountability’ to Ofsted amid fears about teachers’ and leaders’ wellbeing

Rob Ford explains what led him to take on a job in a country at war – and how teachers’ professionalism and pupils’ sense of fun remain central to delivering education, whatever the circumstances

The teacher training charity also cuts costs for schools and plans to send trainees to schools in groups to make working in isolated communities more appealing

Government told to ‘get a grip’ after Tes reveals ‘appalling’ reductions to schemes helping pupils at risk of serious violence

The government is releasing the first wave of support as part of a £200m package of teaching training on SEND and inclusion. Hilary Spencer outlines what it will cover

Ballot of teachers on industrial action had been due to begin next month, but the union says it believes the government is making progress on school funding

Education secretary says pressure caused by broader accountability system – with Ofsted a ‘core part of that’ – is ‘constantly’ on the government’s mind

This year’s teacher pay rise is meant to be funded through a fall in schools’ pension contributions – but in some trusts these costs are actually rising, Tes analysis reveals

Qualifications body also announces a new option for its International Project Qualification that it hopes will attract a ‘wider range of candidates’

New performance awards risk creating inequality, warn the NAHT and NASUWT as the unions call for changes to the government’s pay reforms