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Tes analyses the subject-by-subject changes in exam results in England, including reductions in pass rates for English and maths and better grades in languages

This year’s GCSE results also reveal that the regional divide in England in attainment continued to widen while the gender gap narrowed

The government’s spending plans could include the creation of national SEND CPD programmes, with contracts expected to be awarded to providers next year

Students are increasingly turning to platforms like TikTok and YouTube for help with their exams, but should teachers be encouraging them towards this content or warning them away? Rufus Thomas takes a look            

Dame Rachel de Souza calls for a change in the law after data shows most school referrals to the anti-terrorism programme bounce back with no action taken

The death of Jason Arday shows us that all leaders must use their position to speak out against racism and prejudice – otherwise they will be complicit in letting it happen, says Sufian Sadiq

Any inquiry into the gender divide in educational outcomes should confront the ‘unthinkable’ prospect of ‘inherent’ differences between girls and boys, says Professor Alan Smithers

Sometimes language used by staff can inadvertently lower expectations, says Jarlath O’Brien, and so it pays for leaders to work with their teams to phase these expressions out

Maths and English literature both saw a bigger increase in top A-level grades this year than the marginal rise recorded across all subjects

Today’s A-level results for England also reveal increases in the top grades awarded and in the overall pass rate

Time and cost savings are enticing reasons to use AI to support teacher development, but more efficient doesn’t necessarily mean more effective, says Melissa Bond from the National Institute of Teaching

One local authority is pioneering a new form of alternative provision that uses heritage buildings and the arts to re-engage children with education