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Former Ofsted chief highlights the ‘extraordinary’ security measures required in Jewish faith schools as he reveals the interim findings from his review into antisemitism in education settings

More than 360,000 students in 128 countries received their Cambridge International AS- and A-level results today, with the number of entries up 5 per cent on last year

Education secretary Lucy Powell prioritises tackling the Neet crisis and insists the newly announced technical education routes will not create a ‘two-tier system’

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DfE launches consultation on cutting employee contribution rates for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme across most salary bands

Students' sense of belonging in school is strongest where teachers both support them and challenge them to 'think hard and learn more', according to new research

The 'warning signs' that children will leave school not in education, employment or training are visible from preschool, says former health secretary who is leading a major review of the Neet issue

Pupil absence increased in both school phases in the autumn term last year, official figures show, prompting calls for the government to focus on implementing its SEND reforms

Education secretary warns that vocational studies must not play 'second fiddle' in schools, the week after prime minister Andy Burnham announced new technical education routes

The number of appeals reaching a panel has dropped again, shows DfE data published today, as pupil numbers continue to decline

Official guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force for schools today, but unions say it does not offer schools enough support and that it has arrived too late

Proposals come after the launch of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s academisation strategy and amid wider consolidation of Catholic schools

Today's Scottish exam results data also shows a slight narrowing in disadvantage-related attainment gaps, and 'record numbers' taking vocational qualifications

Teachers broadly support Andy Burnham's plan for technical pathways, new polling shows, but the survey raises questions about schools' capacity to increase their focus on vocational education

Updated careers support and guidance for schools has been delayed, Tes can reveal, despite a recent inquiry highlighting the crisis of young people not in employment, education or training

While the June heatwave was a factor, no meaningful improvements in attendance were made during the rest of the year, finds FFT analysis

A new vision for technical education has been announced by the Burnham government – but could it build on the existing example of university technical colleges?

With Andy Burnham announcing new technical education pathways for 14-year-olds from 2028, Tes looks at how many students currently enter vocational studies in their early teens

Latest DfE review of RISE school improvement programme finds there is a clearer understanding of advisers’ roles and better communication – but worries persist over timeframes for drafting plans

Government data shows a sharp dip in grant support for schools switching between academy trusts after DfE funding changes

The proportion of postgraduate trainees working in state schools is lower than previous years, official data from 2024-25 cohort shows

Department for Education insists it took 'swift action' after a major incident involving sensitive data, with school leaders among those affected

The exclusive findings come after record-high temperatures were recorded before schools broke up for the summer holidays

Teachers often predict higher A-level grades for girls than boys, and this could be affecting students' access to university courses, researchers warn