The government has launched a consultation to shape the development of the new Advanced British Standard, with teachers, parents, young people and employers all invited to have their say.
Ofsted has said it will delay inspections next week by a day to give lead inspectors training on dealing with anxiety and what to do if a pause is needed.
One in four parents are struggling with the everyday costs of sending their children to school, rising to half of parents with children entitled to free school meals.