NEU issues warning as government highlights updated guidance for schools on what to do during heatwaves, with England facing record-breaking temperatures this week.

International group follows up Zanzibar school announcement with foray into Eastern Europe.

Biggest teaching union calls for ‘new leadership’ at the DfE, with members rating Bridget Phillipson even lower than the outgoing prime minister.

Sir Steve Smith writes to international school associations praising the work of schools during the war in the Middle East, and apparently addressing concerns about Ofqual’s refusal to accept teacher-assessed grades.

Revamped Ofsted inspections have left headteachers feeling “overwhelmingly negative” about the visits with some vowing to quit the profession, an independent survey has found.

The DfE says it has recruited 4,654 new teachers towards it election pledge target of 6,500. But the latest workforce data shows 1,900 fewer teachers this year. Daniel Kebede scrutinises the government’s claim.