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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Thursday
20th Aug 2026
Which GCSE subject delivered the most top grades in 2026?
Tes analyses the subject-by-subject changes in exam results in England, including reductions in pass rates for English and maths and better grades in languages
GCSE results 2026: English and maths pass rates down for fifth straight year
This year’s GCSE results also reveal that the regional divide in England in attainment continued to widen while the gender gap narrowed
Wednesday
19th Aug 2026
DfE sets out £800m SEND teacher development contracts
The government’s spending plans could include the creation of national SEND CPD programmes, with contracts expected to be awarded to providers next year
Low school belonging linked to lower GCSE attainment
Girls, disadvantaged students and children with SEND report lower levels of school belonging, DfE study finds
GEMS to enter Oman as part of rapid global growth
The new school will open next September and eventually cater for as many as 1,600 pupils
Exam influencers: useful revision support or a risky shortcut?
Students are increasingly turning to platforms like TikTok and YouTube for help with their exams, but should teachers be encouraging them towards this content or warning them away? Rufus Thomas takes a look
Tuesday
18th Aug 2026
School referrals to Prevent hit a ‘dead end’, warns commissioner
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for a change in the law after data shows most school referrals to the anti-terrorism programme bounce back with no action taken
Cambridge issues IGCSE and O-level results to 315,000 students
Entries rise again with thousands of schools across 144 countries now entering students for the Cambridge International exams
Leaders of colour need more than just private support
The death of Jason Arday shows us that all leaders must use their position to speak out against racism and prejudice – otherwise they will be complicit in letting it happen, says Sufian Sadiq
Monday
17th Aug 2026
Dukes expands European presence with German school buy
Deal for Cambridge curriculum school means the international group is now operating in 10 nations across the continent
5 phrases to cut out of your vocabulary for a more inclusive school
Sometimes language used by staff can inadvertently lower expectations, says Jarlath O’Brien, and so it pays for leaders to work with their teams to phase these expressions out