The government has launched a call for evidence as part of its review into the national professional qualification (NPQ) framework.

Workplaces with 10 or more employees - including schools and universities, will need to arrange for the collection of dry recyclable materials, food waste, and residual waste.

Secondary schools in England are being invited to join a national Educational Endowment Foundation (EEF) trial for a new maths programme aimed at supporting struggling Year 7s to develop faster and more agile number work.

The money will go towards delivering school adaptations, expanding specialist units in mainstream schools, as well as creating new places in specialist schools

According to an online poll by YouGov, commissioned by Ofsted, 67% of parents said they prefer plans for new report cards over current inspection reports.

New research suggests that schools should prioritise supportive, individualised approaches to tackling pupil absence while recognising that sanctions still have a role to play.  

The Welsh Government has announced £4 million in funding for colleges to better support wellbeing and mental health.

Trainee engineers

A report into the perceptions of the best routes into engineering and technology amongst teaching professionals has found an even split between university and apprenticeships.

Young man studying on laptop outside

A new report by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has calculated that, due to differences in educational achievement between boys and girls, half a million men have missed out on university over the past decade.

This initiative aims to enhance educational support for students with SEND, specifically those with communication and interaction needs, within a mainstream school setting.

Child at playground

First minister John Swinney will announce £25 million investment for local authorities to invest in the renewing play parks across Scotland.

A report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) explores whether providing more flexibility over teachers’ pensions and remuneration could support improved recruitment and retention in the profession.

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