Girls appear to benefit from more rigorous GCSEs

Early indications suggest that the introduction of more rigorous GCSE courses appears to have benefited girls more than boys.

GCSE results are released today

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has claimed that there has never been a better time to go into post-16 study.

Special measures school in Liverpool promises turnaround

Alsop High School Technology and Applied Learning Specialist College in Liverpool has promised swift action to turnaround performance.

Teacher recruitment hitting disadvantaged schools hardest

Teachers in the most deprived state schools are less confident that current job vacancies in their school will be filled.

Workshops to prepare students for independent living

New workshops will be available from September to support schools and colleges teach young people about living independently.

Edexcel launches investigation after exam paper leak

Edexcel has launched an investigation into how part of an A-level maths paper was leaked on social media.

T Level branding unveiled ahead of 2020 rollout

The Department for Education has revealed the new T Level branding ahead of the 2020 rollout.

Schools lacking confidence to handle online abuse

Only 37 per cent of school leaders feel very confident in identifying and handling online abuse incidents involving children.

Careers education increasing student motivation

Pupils who directly hear from employers about the realities of getting employment can go on to achieve better grades.

Teachers needing emotional support rises by quarter

The number of education staff calling a counselling helpline for emotional support has risen to a new record high.

New Ofsted focus on focus on curriculum

Ofsted has outlined plan to re-focus inspections on how results are achieved, rather than the results themselves.

£5 million Youth Performance Partnership programme announced

BRIT School, BBC North and Lowry Trust to partner with schools across the country

Advisory group to examine pressure on teachers

Education Secretary Damian Hinds has announced a new advisory group which will examine how teachers and school leaders can be better supported to d

ASCL survey reveals a 'rising tide' of pupil poverty

A survey conducted by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has revealed that Secondary schools are reporting a 'rising tide' of pup

Government to annouce free sanitary products in secondary schools from September

The government is expected to make sanitary products available for free in all English secondary schools.

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