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Big drop in DfE target for new teacher trainees
Music, physics and RE among the subjects that will see the biggest reductions in trainee ‘need’ for 2026-27, while there is also a large fall for the primary sector, DfE figures show
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Rugby School to open Vietnam campus from September
New setting will join schools in operation in Thailand, Japan, Nigeria and Dubai as the group continues its overseas expansion
2.7% teacher pay rise affordable over next two years, says DfE
Teachers' union leader calls government projections 'ludicrous' and 'insulting'
Ofqual calls for tougher action on phones and AI cheating
Exams watchdog writes to biggest UK exam boards, warning of rising numbers of students breaking rules
New ‘experts at hand’ won’t arrive fast enough, DfE warned
Professional bodies back bigger roles in schools for educational psychologists, occupational and speech and language therapists – but say they already struggle to meet demand
No need for GCSE students to memorise equations until 2030
Minister tells Ofqual to continue giving equation and formula sheets to science and maths candidates until GCSEs are reformed
Ofqual warned of ‘moving too slowly’ on digital assessments
England's largest exam board says the 'cautious' rollout of on-screen assessments proposed by the regulator could 'hinder progress'
Teacher strike ballot opens over pay and workload
NEU union launches indicative strike ballot, as general secretary Daniel Kebede warns 'schools are running on empty'
15% of secondary teachers not confident identifying SEND
Research follows DfE announcement that all teachers in England should receive training on SEND support and inclusion
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
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
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
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