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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

A huge announcement on secondary education was made by Andy Burnham last night, begging a raft of questions. We set out the answers the sector needs and the detail – where it exists – we know already

Schools are 'well-placed' to identify teenagers who are becoming isolated and their early intervention can 'make a real difference for a young person’s future', say researchers

Schools will be inspected by Ofsted on vocational offering, but sector leaders want more details on multiple aspects of the plans

A new DfE 'similar schools' measure, launching this September, is aimed at helping the government and Ofsted to understand how well pupils in one school are achieving compared with those in schools in a similar context

Many secondary students do not see science and religion as 'contradictory', UCL research suggests – and 'connected' teaching of the subjects can encourage further Stem studies

Research also warns that exam anxiety is contributing to a 'steady decline' in life satisfaction among young people

The intensive training and practice grant will only be given to training providers that tailor their content to supporting pupils with SEND and adaptive teaching

Research by the NFER also reveals that parental fines for student absence are ‘counterproductive’

The DfE team has been reshuffled, with Lucy Powell now taking the helm as education secretary. But who will she be working with?

Lara Newman received £140,000 in severance after LocatED was absorbed into DfE, according to the firm's final accounts

Schools tell Tes they have been left with little time to implement significant policy changes on safeguarding, enrichment and attendance after the DfE released substantial updates late in the summer term

She will replace Bridget Phillipson, who has been in the role since Labour came to power in July 2024