The Tes news team discuss our exclusive story revealing the two proposals apparently being considered by the government to extend the school day to help pupils catch up on lost learning during the pandemic.

We look at the reaction of headteachers, including one who said it could “tip teachers over the edge of a very rocky cliff”, and that of parents, most of whom are against the idea. We also look at research that says extra time in school probably won’t improve results.

Our discussion turns to GCSEs and the massive stress that the teacher-assessed grades are causing for both pupils and teachers

And we look at the government’s market review of initial teacher training (ITT) providers, and consider whether any could face a cull and whether it could affect the supply of new recruits.