News

Rise in absence sparks testing call as Covid variants hit

Government policy

Double-whammy: PTA fundraising hit by Covid and cost-of-living crisis

School funding and finance

Attendance: Proposed new thresholds look set to increase parental fines

Parental engagement

Careers advice: New rules crackdown on schools flouting Baker Clause

Government policy

Harmful sexual behaviours: Schools seek referral support

Pastoral issues

Finding common ground important for effective tutoring

Covid recovery

Boost attendance and tackle persistent absence: Six recommendations

Pastoral issues

Commission proposes school report card and slimmed down exams at 16

Government policy

Early career retention improves slightly, but 8% of teachers still quit

Recruitment & Retention

Almost one in four now eligible for free school meals – but many children still miss out

School food

'A vicious cycle' – poor Ofsted grades contribute to onset of challenging circumstances

Inspection advice

Cost of living crisis: Restrictive FSM eligibility criteria must be expanded, campaigners say

School food