The poorest children are nearly 13 months behind their wealthier peers by the time they sit their GCSE exams, a new report shows.

In the past two years, vacant teaching posts have increased by 24 per cent, Eteach data has shown.

Children are less ready for school than five years ago, according to school leaders.

The Department for Education is advertising for an academy school improvement expert and trust development expert at the regional school's commissioner’s office.

Out of 13 universities which have become lead sponsors of formerly struggling schools 2015-16, four are labelled “high-status” institutions.

Fruit and vegetables given to four to six-year olds as part of a government scheme to promote healthy eating have been found to contain residues of 123 different pesticides.

Academics have said that schools are harming the chance of success for lower-ability pupils by teaching in ability sets.

The public sector pay squeeze is leaving teachers over £5,000 a year worse off in real terms in comparison to 2010.

Two in three secondary pupils worry about their appearance when going back to school, research shows

Sixty-nine per cent of young people are worried about parts of their appearance as they prepare to go back to school this week (4 September), research has shown.

Marathon for NSMW

As part of National School Meals Week, Karen Robinson will be running the equivalent of five Marathons powered only by school meals.

Almost half (49 per cent) of councils across the country are at risk of being unable to meet rising demand for secondary school places within the next five years, local government leaders have warned.

Exam watchdog Ofqual is planning to review rules regarding teachers writing and reviewing exam papers.

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