The new framework will provide clarity and consistency in end-point assessments across the country, says the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Inspectors are being given extra subject-specific guidance to improve the reliability of secondary curriculum inspections

Beavering away in overheated, poorly lit offices, IT professionals are the unsung heroes who make sure learning happens

The way Scottish schools are funded has been described as ‘unfit for purpose’ but new rules aim to ‘promote equity’

Education secretary Damian Hinds criticises tech companies for treating 13-year-olds as if they are adults

Pupils eligible for free school meals are less likely to have an author visit their school, says National Literacy Trust

When 'fishing for learners' for T levels, providers will be looking at the same pool as A levels, one provider said today

Closing the Stourbridge College campus would be a 'huge blow' to the community, warns the UCU union

Anthony Armstrong, the latest of Tes' #InspiringApprentices, explains how he is now dreaming of becoming a CFO

Exclusive: Birmingham headteacher at centre of storm says new guidance still leaves it down to schools to decide when to teach LGBT

John Swinney insists so much progress has been made in Scottish education that the legislation is no longer required

Politicians will watch how the independent sector deals with increased contributions before turning to state schools

Education secretary urges primary schools to discuss diverse range of families, including those with same-sex parents

But measures such as age caps for apprentices could help make funding more sustainable, says skills minister Anne Milton

Skills and apprenticeships minister Anne Milton reflects on two years in the role, funding, and the benefits of hindsight

Pearson, which runs the exam board, says it has worked with police to identify those believed to be involved in the breach

Health and safety concerns be damned, argues David Cahn – swings help children's development in many different ways

Getting prisoners to spend 40 hours a week on 'purposeful activity' would cut reoffending rates, says thinktank

The number of young people with SEND waiting for a school place has doubled in two years, new research shows

Call for independent day schools to open to all pupils 'based on merit, not money', as study reveals impact of privilege

The summer is nearly here, which got Susan Ward thinking about what, ultimately, school is for

The world is changing, but strong partnerships can make sure the economy is ready, writes David Hughes

Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner voices concerns in House of Commons that Boris Johnson would spend less on education than Theresa May

Pupils can be seen worrying last month about the GCSE leak on a student chatroom

Less than one in five pupils are currently meeting the government guideline of 60 minutes' physical activity per day

Laminators in the kitchen, whiteboards in the living-room – is your home just an extension of your classroom?

Figures show a major increase in appeals and reveal that three-quarters of cases are postponed

'He gives students a chance to get anything off their chest': Abed Ahmed is 2019's new teacher of the year winner

We created a whole-school project around handwriting letters, says Beth Dawson – and the results were inspirational

Subject organisations could be the ones within the teaching establishment best placed and best-resourced to truly bring about change, argues Yvonne Williams

With more colleges using instructors to teach, the role of lecturer must be properly recognised, writes Pam Currie

Private school students use networks to get work experience and benefit from better careers advice, research shows

It’s not just Donald Trump who has spelling problems – we must help pupils to master homophones, too, says Liz Hawker

The pass mark has remained unchanged for the phonics test, taken by around 650,000 five- and six-year-olds this month

Concerns over restructuring at the SQA may still lead to strike action, despite a breakthrough in talks

Ahead of the spending review, the AELP calls for increased funding for apprentices, traineeships and adult education

Schools inspire pupils to aim high, but, asks this teacher, is it fair to teach them that anything is possible?

In Prague, this expat needs to juggle teaching three subjects with all the gigs, festivals, plays, ballets and markets on offer

​​​​​​​Head says that the water is safe at Coatbridge high school and that it is not the cause of cases of bladder cancer

Victoria Hewett's book acknowledges the challenge of not becoming one of the many new teachers who quit within five years

This memorable novel by Sarah Crossan shows that the relationships that matter the most don't need to be based on blood

London Academy of Excellence says it needs the extra injection of cash to help students get places at top universities

If you find yourself at a FE edu-conference and see Tom Starkey pacing and sweating, it's because he's about to give a talk – the nerves, he says, never go away

It’s essential we promote reading for pleasure, but it’s not easy, says Clare Sealy

Many parents and teachers dislike project homework, but it brings numerous benefits, argues Alison Jacob

When the secret supply teacher meets a new class, he opts for one of three approaches: shock and awe, take no shit and laconic realism

Teachers should delight in changing outcomes for individual students, but society's problems are not theirs

​​​​​​​School league tables must not deter teachers from running programmes that they know will benefit pupils, says Geoff Leask

Careers aren't always linear: sometimes you have to move outside your comfort zone, writes Sarah Simons

A flexible, case-by-case approach has improved behaviour, argue Ollie Ward and Leanne Forde-Nassey

Councils urge schools to alert pupils to the dangers of cold water shock after an increase in accidental drownings

It is the stuff of movies, say the care-experienced teens set to spend the summer at an Ivy League university

As the race to be the next PM heats up, we're exposed to any number of lies about spending and performance in education

'Staff know about the children we work with, they know what life is like for them, and this enables us to be there for them, no matter what': Meadow View Farm School is 2019's overall school of the year

'We teach our students to believe in themselves and that the skills they need to succeed are within their own potential': Cathedral Academy is 2019's secondary school of the year

'Pupils are given the autonomy to explore their own lines of enquiry and translate the skills they acquire into meaningful actions': Grendon Church of England Primary School is 2019's primary school of the year

'This felt like a brave school. It is very easy for schools in Bradford to put their heads down and not be noticed': Bradford Academy is 2019's community and collaboration winners

'A shining example of how education can open up and widen pupils’ perceptions of the world': The Observatory School is 2019's international award winner

'An outstanding outdoor nursery providing daily activities and experiences for children in natural surroundings': Little Forest Folk is 2019's early years setting of the year

Meadow View Farm School's 'aspirational and exciting' effect on students is just one of the reasons why it's 2019's alternative provision school of the year

'There’s no discrimination as everyone can plant, paint, dig– and the fresh air and the friendships that are made, are hugely beneficial': St Colm's High School is 2019's sustainable schools winner

'The strong commitment to active outdoor pursuits are embedded
into the curriculum to the benefit of the students': Fairfield Primary School is 2019's healthy school of the year

'All learners can see the relevance, excitement and potential they have in science': Tapton School Academy Trust and Fields of Learning is 2019's science winner

'The teachers clearly go the extra mile in all kinds of other ways': Joseph Cash Primary School is 2019's English team winner

'Students love learning: there are tales of group work and maths chants as much as there are stories of grade 9s': The Totteridge Academy is 2019's maths team winner

Judges were impressed with the 'long-standing commitment to embedding creativity through the curriculum': Admiral Lord Nelson School is 2019's creative school of the year

'This is a headteacher who is making a huge difference to the life chances of the young people in his care': Naveed Idrees is 2019's headteacher of the year

'This is not a manager who sits in a back office, this is a leader whose impact is evident and whose presence has a positive impact on students’ lives': Mark Reed is 2019's school business manager winner

'As one of the kindest and most compassionate people I know, her key strength lies in the way in which she builds relationships with others': Aimee Durning is 2019's classroom support assistant of the year

'She expected the best from herself and those learning from her, and pushed all to achieve what they were capable of': Teresa Roche is 2019's lifetime achievement award winner

If you could design your own school accountability system, what would it look like? Tom Rogers ponders this question

'She brought intellect, practicality and a down-to-earth approach to her report': the late Baroness Mary Warnock is your services to education award winner

The comedian, author and TV presenter remembers the history teacher who spotted his talent for capturing people’s attention

Length of term in office of NASUWT leader Chris Keates is being investigated by government’s Certification Office

West Ham FC lead a session to help pupils overcome their fears about the transition to secondary

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A former professional mind reader and hypnotist who has turned to teaching says some skills are transferable – but not all

Intervening in students' homes? Parents are not the enemy - they should be our partners in education, says JL Dutaut

Minister says original ‘iconoclastic’ free schools vision has been lost because of a shortage of places and funding

One headteacher discusses the importance of heads taking responsibility for their own wellbeing and how to do it

‘PE horror stories' are common, finds group investigating barriers to women taking part in physical activity

King David High School moved from outstanding to inadequate over segregation of pupils

The challenges of teaching can turn you into a bit of a monster – here are three bits of advice to keep the ogre at bay

​​​​​​​Outdoor learning is essential and no ‘jolly’, says forest school teacher Gordon Cairns

As a survey highlights the risks prison educators aface, Matt Waddup urges the government to ensure all staff are safe

This primary teacher has just about had enough of the classroom, but is she cut-out for life beyond the school gates?

Inspectorate vows to work with further education researchers following criticism over its lack of engagement

Writing for Tes, the education secretary encourages all headteachers to commit to a culture of flexible working in school

Society would be “incredibly shocked” if full figures for peer-on-peer abuse in schools were known, says MP Emma Hardy

Experts warn of need to claw back power from schools that hold too much control over the types of pupils they admit

The former chief adjudicator for schools Sir Philip Hunter warns that admission system needs more policing

DfE research shows that while over three-quarters of school leaders have received requests for flexible working, over a quarter have refused

Education secretary says social media influencers give pupils a 'warped' understanding of a healthy body image

Further education is facing a mass teacher exodus and needs investment in middle leaders, says Social Market Foundation

Too much of the AEB is underspent, says the AELP, which calls for the entire £1.5bn pot to be put out to tender

In order to retain talented teachers in FE, the DfE must invest time, money and effort in middle-leader development, writes Nigel Keohane

Heads back calls for long-term funding settlement for maintained nursery schools

A college which sold off land for £6.3m to secure its finances has asked for further help from the ESFA

Academies minister also says there is a ‘clearly a strong case to explore the reform of teacher pay’

And Ofsted chief inspector reiterate her concerns about campaigners intimidating teachers to restrict what is taught in their schools