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SATS results should not be compared to previous years, Morgan says

05/07/2016 - 10:03

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has cautioned that SATS results, due to be published today (5 July), should not be compared with previous years.

Schools close amid NUT strikes

05/07/2016 - 10:00

A number of schools in England have been closed or disrupted as a result of the one-day strike staged by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) over school funding.

Renewed calls to remove asbestos from school buildings

04/07/2016 - 12:25

There have been renewed calls for the removal of asbestos from all school and college buildings.

Playwrights call to save drama in schools

04/07/2016 - 10:51

Two highly regarded British Playwrights have joined calls to save drama in schools and keep it on the curriculum.

Jersey teachers to face large salary cut

04/07/2016 - 10:49

Teachers in Jersey could face a salary cuts of up to £8,000 as part of new cost cutting measures.

Character Awards winners for 2016 announced

01/07/2016 - 14:28

The Department for Education Character Awards winners for 2016 have been announced by Edward Timpson, Children and Families Minister.

Angela Rayner named shadow education secretary

01/07/2016 - 14:16

The Labour Party has confirmed Angela Rayner’s appointment as the new shadow education secretary, following recent resignations.

Ofsted budget black hole expected for Spielman

01/07/2016 - 10:52

Sir Michael Wilshaw has admitted that new Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman will be left with a black hole of more than £30 million.

Proportion of pupils claiming free school meals drops to 15 year low

30/06/2016 - 12:20

The proportion of pupils in England claiming free school meals has dropped to its lowest level in 15 years, according to figures published by the Department for Education (DfE).

NAHT urges government to reassure school children following Brexit vote

30/06/2016 - 12:16

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has called on the government to give reassurances to UK pupils who are concerned for their futures following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union (EU).