Mark Lehain returns as special adviser to education secretary Well-known free school founder reappointed 13 months after leaving post
The schools trying to go green, and what’s stopping them We lay bare the challenges leaders encounter as they go green, following warnings DfE could miss carbon goals
Falling rolls could give academy drive unexpected boost Experts warn of ‘imbalances’ over school place planning as councils have no admission powers over academies
‘Utter farce’: DfE says sorry for funding email gaffe Trusts given ‘false hope’ they would no longer have to bid for repairs cash
Heads unable to take up wellbeing support because of workload Study evaluating government-funded service found overworked leaders couldn’t find free hour
Gibb dismisses union calls for £370m funding gaffe cash Minister claims schools still getting ‘record’ funding despite error that means budgets for 2024-25 will be smaller than expected
Levelling-up education cash just £50 per-pupil, analysis suggests ‘If the government is serious about tackling the attainment gap, then schools must be given the resources they require to do the job’
‘Coasting’ powers putting ‘squeeze’ on voluntary converter help Regional director says ‘best examples’ of academisation take place when she collaborates with councils to help them visit trusts and ‘understand the benefits they will bring’
Keegan has not met any LGBT+ groups to discuss trans guidance Education secretary had said delays to advice would allow more time ‘to speak to stakeholders’