Vital special school rejected over plan for flats The case reveals stumbling blocks for homes on school sites as the government renews its bid to sell school land for housing
‘Difficult to swallow’: Leaders criticise exam fee hikes of up to 17% Exam boards will earn several million pounds more from schools – but say they have to cover the costs
DfE removes trans charity Mermaids from school wellbeing resources Department said move was precautionary amid ongoing investigation into safeguarding allegations
DfE facing legal action again over ‘unlawful’ Oak quango British Educational Suppliers Association says £43 million curriculum body subsidy should be pulled and instead given to schools
School budget cuts follow national insurance change Treasury confirms it will claw back compensation for public sector bodies in future years
Schools should collect plan B exams evidence, government proposes Ministers also looking to consult on long-term contigency plans for exams after ‘learning importance’ of system resilience
Ofqual chief: Schools don’t need another ‘big assessment experiment’ Dr Jo Saxton said she is not a’ grade inflation warrior’ but wants ‘fairest’ qualifications for students
Ministers confirm exams and grading plan for 2023 Grades will return to pre-pandemic standards, but with ‘soft landing’ protections and exam aids in some subjects
Pilot dashboard for schools to track tutoring impact Aim to create ‘more streamlined, user-friendly’ school data on National Tutoring Programme