11/09/2025 - 09:51
The number of eligible children taking up the offer of free school meals in Scotland has increased for the second year running, according to the latest statistics.
11/09/2025 - 09:45
Schools in England must take “proactive” action to identify and support children at risk of falling out of the education system, according to updated statutory guidance.
10/09/2025 - 09:42
According to a new survey, science teachers are struggling to deliver practical lessons – and could face the problem of lab technicians leaving the profession.
10/09/2025 - 09:27
Fifty two of the schools with targeted grant funding have had RAAC removed, and a further 71 schools with RAAC are in the process of being rebuilt under the School Rebuilding Programme.
09/09/2025 - 09:54
RISE teams are now due to reach more than 200,000 children in total, working with ‘stuck’ schools that have received consecutive poor Ofsted judgements.
09/09/2025 - 09:38
Ofsted has confirmed its changes to education inspections and unveiled its new-look report cards, which will come into effect from November 2025.
08/09/2025 - 09:48
New analysis by the Child of the North shows that 48.5% of children who receive free school meals will have started school this September without meeting ‘school ready’ criteria.
08/09/2025 - 09:36
A major new report from the Children’s Commissioner has revealed that schools are increasingly stepping in to support children’s social and emotional needs as other public services fail to keep pace.
05/09/2025 - 10:12
Schools in England with higher levels of disadvantage and strong Ofsted ratings will be prioritised in the next round of government funding aimed at expanding nursery provision.
04/09/2025 - 09:46
A new Centre for Teaching Excellence has been launched at the University of Glasgow, which will support research and innovation within the profession, as part of ongoing work to reform and improve Scotland’s education system.
04/09/2025 - 09:30
The inquiry will look into the early years sector, looking at issues around its workforce, families’ access to services and the quality of outcomes for young children.
03/09/2025 - 09:38
New analysis of government attendance data reveals that fewer children across England missed school during the Summer term this year.
