STRB: We need to know teacher pay-rise plans, leaders tell DfE
The government has confirmed Labour’s leadership turmoil will have no bearing on the publication of its teacher pay decision, as headteachers call for “urgent” clarity.
More than a quarter of EHCP requests rejected last year, data reveals
More than a quarter of requests for an education, health and care plan were rejected by councils last year, new data reveals.
Disadvantaged schools recruiting fewer ‘strong’ teachers, analysis shows
Schools with high levels of disadvantage are finding it more difficult to recruit high-quality teachers than those with less advantaged cohorts, new analysis suggests.
Inclusion base guidance: What schools need to know
Inclusion bases should be operated by a qualified teacher and must never be used as a form of punishment, according to new government guidance.
Looksmaxxing: A rapidly growing safeguarding threat
The first national study into the ‘looksmaxxing’ phenomena reveals a disturbing online ecosystem that is monetising the insecurity and isolation of young men, pushing them into dangerous behaviours.
‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning
Two years ago, Ellie Ball could barely bring herself to attend school. Today, the 16-year-old is planning to take four A-levels and hopes to study astrolaw – “It’s basically space law,” she explains – at university.