Update ‘weak’ school meal rules, government urged

The government has been encouraged to bring in a mandatory meat-free, ‘plant-based protein day’ to school meals each week.

Careers education increasing student motivation

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

Protests against LGBT school lessons continue

BBC Newsnight has reported that schools across England have received letters opposing the teaching of relationships and LGBT equality.

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.

Collins to step down from EEF

Sir Kevan Collins is to step down as the chief executive of the Education Endowment Foundation.

More time for PE on curriculum needed

The Youth Sport Trust is calling for more time on the curriculum for PE in every school.

Better financial reporting for academy trusts

A new academies chart of accounts has been launched as the first step to automated financial reporting.

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.

New reception class check-up pilot

More than 9,600 primary schools have registered to take part in the pilot of the Reception Baseline Assessment this September.

Between 2010/11 and 2018/19, funding per student in school sixth forms, sixth form colleges, and further education (FE) colleges declined by 16 per cent, an EPI report has revealed

Trusts have been ordered to justify the six-figure salaries of head teachers or chief executives, as the government clampsdown on excessive pay in academy schools.

Teachers want to see more support for parents to help them resist the practice of ‘off-rolling’, according to Ofsted research.

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