Teacher strikes: 4 in 5 London schools affected by Thursday’s action Capital’s schools far more likely to close or restrict attendance as a result of NEU walkouts
Keegan snubs ASCL conference as pay stalemate continues Education secretary will miss the Birmingham event because she hopes to be in pay talks, union reveals
The Schools Week Labour education policy tracker As an election gets closer, we keep track of every policy announced by the opposition
What will schools policy look like under a Labour government? Opposition takes soundings from unexpected partners as it prepares for next year’s anticipated election
SEND review improvement plan: Everything schools need to know Government finally sets out its next steps for review launched over three years ago
Williamson lockdown texts reveal ‘secret contempt’ for teachers Leaked messages suggest former education secretary claimed school staff looked for an ‘excuse to avoid having to teach’
Admissions: Just 1 in 20 schools prioritise poorer pupils But some settings, particularly free schools, are turning to ‘innovative’ approaches to be more inclusive, report finds
Teacher strikes: Half of northern schools close or restrict attendance Around one in three pupils missed school in regions affected by today’s walkout, attendance data suggests
School support staff employed by councils offered £2k pay deal Increase is worth 9.42 per cent for the lowest-paid