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

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).

Pat Glass has resigned as shadow education secretary, just two days after being appointed to the role.

Ofsted chief inspector Michael Wilshaw has cautioned that too many children and young people in care in England are not getting the service they deserve, with 75 per cent of children’s services rated as inadequate or requires improvement.

There is no compelling evidence to suggest that academy status improves pupil performance, a new report argues.