A new report from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) warns that the current system for registering children for Free School Meals (FSM) is failing to reach many of the most disadvantaged pupils.
The government has announced a mandatory reading test for all children in year 8, which it says will help identify gaps early and target help for those who need it, while enabling the most-able to go further.
A growing number of multi-academy trusts (MATs) are facing serious financial difficulties, with more than half forecasting in-year deficits for 2025/26, according to a new sector-wide report.
The Association of School and College Leaders has said it will explore options for taking legal action over the potential mental health impact of Ofsted’s new inspection system.
Former education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson has admitted the Department for Education made “many mistakes” during the Covid-19 pandemic, as he gave evidence to the Covid Inquiry.
The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation has extended its free Allergy School resources so they can be used in secondary schools and early years settings.
New research by EngineeringUK reveals eight in ten parents/carers/guardians find the idea of their child pursuing a career in engineering appealing but are unsure how to give advice.
New data from the Youth Sport Trust’s annual Girls Active Survey has found that girls with multiple characteristics of inequality are being left behind in PE and school sport.