Jul 10 2026 | News
Vast majority of leaders want primary school assessments scrapped or reformed New research suggests that Key Stage 2 SATs are not serving disadvantaged pupils well, with fewer than a tenth of primary school leaders saying they would keep SATs as they are if given the...
Jul 10 2026 | News
First area for improvement will be maternity pay In a move which should see the establishment of universal minimum pay and conditions for school support staff, the government has confirmed that it will set up the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB). Having...
Jul 3 2026 | News
Schools face race against time to apply for SATs marking reviews Pearson have apologised ‘unreservedly’ after announcing that the results of this years Keys Stage 2 SATs will be delayed by nine days. The results had been due on July 7, but will now be delivered on...
Jul 3 2026 | News
England manager suggests parents should ‘write an excuse for school’ The largest teaching union has called for schools to be able to offer a ‘flexible start’ on Monday, after England coach Thomas Tuchel said that children should be able to stay up late to watch...
Jun 26 2026 | News
But research finds disadvantaged pupils at risk of missing out New research suggests quality work experience can be difficult to access for disadvantaged young people, meaning they are potentially missing out on the crucial benefits it offers. A new report by the...
Jun 26 2026 | News
Union says schools are facing ‘no small challenge’ despite £500m funding The government has issued new guidance on inclusion bases in schools, with the stated ambition that eventually every secondary school will have one, and with an equivalent number of pupil places...
