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Why do fewer teachers than ever want to be heads?
As headship aspiration reaches a record low, Tes explores what’s deterring people from taking the top job
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Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT on fees
Several schools and parents previously brought legal action against the Treasury, but now Court of Appeal dismisses the challenge
1 in 5 school support staff thinking of leaving sector
Dissatisfaction with pay is the most common reason why support staff are considering walking away, according to evidence submitted to new pay award body
Schools White Paper: when will the plans be delivered?
Tes sets out the timeline for key reforms included in this week's schools White Paper and associated plans to overhaul the SEND system
Can Labour put all schools into trusts?
The government's schools White Paper sets out a goal for full academisation – but Tes analysis suggests that it would take decades to turn this into reality
Local authorities ‘actively’ exploring opening school trusts
The schools White Paper said councils will get the power to form multi-academy trusts – while some have plans in the works, others have already ruled this out
SEND reform plans ‘risk overwhelming Sendcos’
Experts voice fears about the proposed new duty on schools to produce a statutory support plan for every pupil with SEND
Malvern College offshoot to open in South America
Malvern College São Paulo will open in the 2027-28 academic year as the sector's interest in South American opportunities continues to grow
SEND reforms a ‘massive demand’ on schools, says DfE boss
The government's vision for SEND 'isn't easy for schools' to deliver, Tim Coulson tells school leaders
3 in 5 people see teaching as ‘unappealing’
Just 6 per cent of respondents view teaching as a 'very appealing' job, YouGov survey suggests
Cambridge updates digital literacy curriculum for the AI era
Understanding 'parasocial' relationships, including with AI chatbots, and avoiding plagiarism are among the key updates to teaching topics for pupils aged 5 to 14
4 election priorities for secondary school leaders in Scotland
School Leaders Scotland publishes a manifesto for the upcoming parliamentary election, demanding action on the teacher workforce, funding and exams
KS4 reforms to make lower-attaining pupils ‘more visible’
Government launches a consultation on reforms to key stage 4, including changes to RISE interventions and a new ‘best fit’ progress measure targeted at low prior attainers
How is Labour planning to reform SEND?
The DfE sets out proposals for schools to produce statutory support plans for pupils with SEND and for new national inclusion standards. Here's everything you need to know about its reform plans
Schools White Paper: all you need to know
Tes has gathered all of the key information from the Labour government's schools White Paper
DfE reveals £4bn SEND reform spending plan
Schools will get access to £1.6bn inclusion funding and 'Experts at Hand' as part of the government's long-awaited SEND reforms