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 拢2k pay deal Increase is worth 9.42 per cent for the lowest-paid
Teacher pay: What you need to know about the DfE’s case for a 3% rise The government has submitted its evidence on pay for 2023-24 to the school teachers’ review body. Here’s what we learned…
NEU ‘prepared’ to consider strikes pause Leaders ‘prepared to negotiate’, but criticise government’s ultimatum over walkouts next week