Primary

Friday

6th Feb 2026

Can citizenship be squeezed into a ‘bursting’ primary curriculum?
Citizenship education is to become mandatory in primary schools. But how realistic is it to expect schools to fit a subject ranging from law to finances and media literacy into an already-busy timetable?
Montage of pupil thinking about law

Monday

2nd Feb 2026

Minister does not commit to transport for school breakfast clubs
In response to fears about pupils being denied access to free school breakfast clubs, early education minister Olivia Bailey would not be drawn on the likelihood of a policy change
Olivia Bailey

Friday

16th Jan 2026

Don’t deny special schools new libraries, government told
The government has committed to ensuring that all primary schools have a library by 2029 – but it has not confirmed whether special schools are included
Libraries in schools
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Friday

19th Dec 2025

Sats scores are still below pre-Covid levels - is this the reason why?
While overall Sats scores have been creeping upwards, a significant – and growing – minority of children are deemed unable to sit the tests. Cerys Turner uncovers the reasons behind a widening gap in KS2 assessment
KS2 Sats: How many children are not taking the tests?
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Thursday

20th Nov 2025

Year 4 pupils continue to improve in times tables check
Average attainment in the multiplication tables check has risen, and 37 per cent of pupils are now getting full marks
times tables

Friday

10th Oct 2025

Schools contact parents after book links lead to adult website
Schools were forced to send out warnings today after children’s books contained hijacked links to pornographic material
error

Friday

3rd Oct 2025

Educators told to listen to primary pupils’ views on AI
Children are ‘excited’ about AI but want policymakers to acknowledge their concerns about issues such as biased representation, hears a major event on the ethics of the technology in education
Education need to listen to primary school pupils' views on AI, says academic

Monday

29th Sep 2025

Reeves pledges library in every English primary school
Chancellor’s promise to create libraries in 1,700 primaries has been welcomed by teaching unions, but questions have been raised over difficulties in finding space and staff
Reeves pledges library in every English primary school

Thursday

11th Sep 2025

KS2 Sats: disadvantage gap widens
DfE data also shows that girls still perform best overall – but boys are improving in maths more quickly
Boy jumping over a gap

Monday

1st Sep 2025

Many governors lack oversight of school-readiness
Governors say they need more support on the issue of children being school-ready, with the government making it a top priority
Boy tying shoe laces
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Thursday

24th Jul 2025

‘Unacceptable’ DfE response to PE premium reporting issues
The government comes under fire after primary heads warn they have suffered technical problems in trying to report their PE and sport premium spending by the July deadline
The DfE has been criticised after headteachers faced technical problems trying to report their PE premium spending

Tuesday

8th Jul 2025

DfE launches ‘phonics-inspired’ primary writing framework
The new framework is set to be revised if DfE changes the national curriculum following the current review
Children with phonics cards