First government-funded Catholic school in a decade should admit at least 20 per cent of its pupils based on location, it has been agreed

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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham warns the voice of schools 'is not in the room' in devolved decision-making

Academies Enterprise Trust could be hit with a termination warning notice over the performance of a troubled primary

A row over Ofsted's view of three-year GCSEs means we’re about to find out where the power lies in our schools system

The implementation of Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence has left educators facing myriad unintended consequences, says Barry Black

Asking trainees to plan their lessons can feel like asking them to have dental surgery - and yet it is worth it, writes Sam Jones

It’s time to stop the erosion of school leaders’ pay - especially if we want to stop them fleeing the profession

Shooting for the stars doesn’t just benefit students, writes Adam Riches – it can have a big effect on workload, too

Higher education policy is only one area where colleges struggle because they are no more than an after thought, writes Julia Belgutay

The Office for Students has been accused of blocking access to higher education by refusing to register some colleges

Is your job making you sick? Gemma Corby looks at how teaching in a school can take its toll on your health

Everyone loves Mr Smith, who lets pupils listen to music while they work. But spare a thought for his colleagues, says Louise Lewis

Robot teachers are a long way off - for one thing, human connections are a crucial part of teaching, says Louise Jones

The row over Ofsted's approach to GCSE preparation just shows that its four gradings are inadequate, says Geoff Barton

If the new year means a new job, here are a few things worth considering before you make the decision to leave

Whistleblower head warns that 'fatally flawed' system is letting down children who can't live up to inflated test scores

Having revealed just four people are employed to investigate cheating on the Sats tests, Tes takes a look at the scale of the problem in our schools

Tes investigation also reveals concerns that DfE staff lack necessary qualifications and are expected to carry out a statistically impossible task

The early years sector has been pulled in 'opposite directions' by a decade of short-lived, disconnected and under-resourced policy changes, new research suggests

In the elevator, but not sure which button to press? Planning a career in education can be an education in itself. We asked experts for their advice

GCSE English and maths rates got no better in the November sitting. But there is another way, says Stephen Exley

If you’re ready to reach for the next rung on your career ladder, here are a few things to consider

Teachers could have to pay lawyers £1,500 each for help in seeking cash for age discrimination in pensions - but they will be compensated anyway, says union

"I firmly believe that it is only through listening and engaging with young people in groups such as this that we will be able to make any real or meaningful change," says chair of exam board's new student group

The Big Data Show – featured in tomorrow’s Tes Scotland magazine - is an interactive theatre production about being a citizen in the digital age

Exclusive: Arrest follows investigation by Police Scotland into a case of alleged embezzlement at one of the UK's largest colleges

But national figures also show a drop in the number of EU students for the first time in 15 years

Stuck between choices? Is time disappearing while you dither? Louise Turtle offers her tips to help teachers be decisive

Expanding apprenticeships in 'non-trade industries' has proved challenging across the globe, academics conclude

Tes head of content Ed Dorrell talks safeguarding and child protection with Jane Larsson, executive director of the Council of International schools and chair of the International Taskforce on Child Protection

She's been told she 'doesn't look gay' and has suffered prejudice in school – but she's a great role model for teenagers

Candidates taking International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme examinations increase by 18 per cent over five years

Forget the Indian and Chinese technical education markets – look at French-speaking Africa instead, says Matt Anderson

Due diligence is key if you’re a teacher thinking about signing a contract with a new international school, writes one headteacher and CEO of a school in Hong Kong

Most primary school maladministration cases involve the key stage 2 Sats tests, new figures show

Government says it will abide by Parliament’s decision but it does not consider a review necessary

GCSE resits results for November are out - and Edexcel, AQA and OCR have published the grade boundaries

University acknowledges that 'students from some backgrounds are not as well-represented at Oxford as they should be'

Unsuccessful IVF is not treated like a bereavement – but, after three cycles, Emma Mills struggled to carry on as normal

Ofsted has investigated more than 600 cases where there were concerns that unregistered schools were being run illegally

In November's OCR GCSE maths paper, less than a quarter of students achieved a grade 4

300 teachers to make first legal claim following changes to Teachers' Pension Scheme, which could end up costing government £7 billion

All skills, apprenticeships, careers advice and business support schemes should be devolved to local areas, LGA says

Is the Scottish government right to trumpet school leavers' 'positive destinations' as a success, asks Emma Seith

Inclusion expert says shortage of CPD means early years assistants lack essential training

John Swinney, in a Tes Scotland podcast, hits back at claims that data about Scottish education is worst in decades

Schools using special 'census day menus' to encourage pupil take-up and maximise the money the DfE allocates them for infant meals

Meet the activists who have used street stunts to highlight isolation booths and now want to combat school exclusions

John Swinney commits to making public an analysis of the Higher pass rate he was accused of carrying out in secret

The SEND support system needs to engage more with families and teachers in order to improve, says expert

Five colleges have been handed notices to improve over concerns about financial health and leadership

Coming to education from another job, Haili Hughes was surprised by the intense interview process. And she’s not alone

Instead of thinking of education as five distinct phases, we should see it as a process of progression, says Leora Cruddas

Lesson observations only see a fraction of what teachers do - pupil relationships matter most, says Colin Harris

When social, emotional and mental health difficulties affect pupils' behaviour, we must act accordingly, says Adele Bates

The Scottish Conservatives are calling for ‘good-quality choices’ for pupils in science, the social sciences and the arts

Campaign backed by EIS teaching union calls for right to access free tampons and sanitary towels to be enshrined in law

As exams near, pupils rely on mnemonics. But alas, they find them more effective with added filth, says Stephen Petty

Kensington and Chelsea College's merger with Morley College will take place next month

Councils warn push to improve disadvantaged pupils’ attainment is diverting money from efforts to tackle child poverty

Lack of clear school admissions system means securing a place feels like a 'shot in the dark' for some, union claims

Conservative MP uses maiden speech to thank his former teacher, a Labour campaigner, who 'helped him make it to Parliament'

Just two Asian countries in global education top 10 in new study on 21st-century skills, compared with seven in top 10 in latest Pisa maths study

New report reveals which countries top the global rankings for teaching 'future skills' such as communication, creativity and critical thinking

The watchdog survived a term of its controversial new inspections largely unscathed. But, with MATs on the attack and an overflowing in tray, Ofsted is entering dangerous waters

The UK is 'open' to participating in Erasmus+ - but could develop its own exchange programme, says Williamson

What are the challenges involved in a state-independent school partnership? Two heads in a joint initiative offer advice

This trainee teacher is finding the job overwhelming - and the lack of mental health support alarming

Education secretary says he wants to change the fact that free schools are 'disproportionately' located in the South East

Cornwall College was subject to an FE commissioner's report last year, which recommended cooperation or merger

GCSE resits results day is looming - here one college head of English and maths explains how to handle the stress

#InspiringApprentice Tom Anders expected an apprenticeship to be easier as school had labelled it a 'second-best' option

Report into deaths of 61 children highlights impact when 'a school ceased to act as a protective factor in their lives'

Inspectorate reveals it's trialling ways of exploring financial decision making, in addition to controversial rating plan

We never know what will be in Sats - but a wide range of reading is the best way to prepare pupils, says Emily Weston

Let's stop talking about colleges, schools and universities as separate sectors and work together, says Simon Hewitt

Kent council accused of trying to bypass law preventing new grammars, which DfE says there are 'no plans' to change

After John Stanier's criticisms of the NPQH, one provider argues it's a key route to headship – when it's well delivered

In an open letter to the education secretary, Yvonne Williams asks him to end the 'crippling accountability system'

UK falls down rankings assessing development of 'future-oriented skills', with report blaming the distraction of Brexit

Spending on teachers has increased at a 'much slower rate' than overall per-pupil spending, think tank finds

Spending on secondary teachers in the largest multi-academy trusts has fallen by 7 per cent since 2010, research shows

OCR plans to develop a new GCSE in natural history as part of a move to address 'urgent need' for pupils to re-engage with the environment

More innovation is needed to ensure the FE sector is a success, according to Unity Howard, of the New Schools Network

Boris Johnson and Chris Skidmore are enjoying a game of chance at the expense of our young people's futures, says one MEP

Visually impaired children can thrive in mainstream education, but they must get more support, says Anne-Marie Fleming

'Outstanding' schools will no longer be exempt from Ofsted inspection – but let's go even further, says Michael Tidd

Pupils and teachers urged to take part in Inside Out Day on 6 February as part of Children's Mental Health Week

FE is to get an extra £1.8bn – it should be used to strengthen links between colleges and industry, says David Hughes

Students can too easily switch off from Shakespeare, says Sana Master, who suggests ways to keep them engaged

There's little debate and variation within FE - we, too, could benefit from more 'cognitive diversity', says Ian Pryce

Call for national template for education health and care plans to reduce the time that SEND staff spend on paperwork

We speak up when Ofsted does things wrong – but we must also praise its positive changes, says one heads’ leader

Most UK adults see coming from a lower-income background as an obstacle to entering teaching, research suggests

International teacher Lucy Durance explains how digital storytelling works wonders in a mixed-nationality early years class

Teachers shed tears of joy after returning from the Christmas break to find that their staffroom had been transformed by thoughtful parents

Former Tory head of policy is appointed special adviser to Gavin Williamson, but other SpAd post remains vacant

Inspectorate will use data gathered by inspectors on 'deep dives' to produce new thematic subject reviews

Scottish councils say that ring-fencing school funding is impacting on other 'essential' community services