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Experts warn the DfE plan to control trust chief executives’ pay could deter heads from becoming CEOs, and the £174K approval threshold could effectively become a pay ceiling

The government’s current focus is on ‘reading proficiency over pleasure’, a report by the Commons Education Select Committee warns

Government publishes the names of academy trusts it has contacted to demand evidence over pay decisions

The union’s decision comes after it was revealed that schools will have to fund half of next year’s teacher pay rise themselves

Primary school rolls are now predicted to shrink by almost half a million over five years, and the fall in secondary numbers will be twice as steep as previously forecast

The delayed national key stage 2 assessment results show attainment has improved or remained stable in all subjects compared with last year

Association of British Schools Overseas welcomes the decision that it says ensures the integrity of the government kitemark is protected

DfE announces review on the day that delayed key stage 2 Sats results are due to be released

NEU general secretary Daniel Kebede reflects on how a new prime minister can take on social media legislation and ensure it truly delivers for schools

In many schools, PE only has a brief slot once a week, but this new school is putting physical activity front and centre to tackle pupils’ sedentary lifestyles – and boost academic outcomes

The government’s £1.8bn plan to give mainstream schools expert support for inclusion is a key part of its SEND reforms. But leaders warn there are major obstacles in making the scheme a success

Tes explains the system of grading for exams in England and what can be done if marks do not appear to reflect students’ work