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The chancellor’s Budget saw a relatively positive outcome for schools. But it may only be putting off problems rather than solving them, writes Sam Freedman

While England has become one of the highest performing countries in literacy and numeracy, we’ve made no progress in closing the attainment gap, writes Sam Freedman

Sam Freedman explains why Labour’s early moves on education have ignored the biggest problems – but says it won’t be long until it has to accelerate bold decisions

Sam Freedman explains why each item on the education secretary Bridget Phillipson’s to-do list has no quick or easy answer – but at least the early moves have been positive

Despite the problems schools are facing, the reality is that public concerns lie elsewhere – and so will politicians’ priorities for now, says Sam Freedman

Funding disasters at councils nationwide make it clear why schools have had to take on so many more pastoral and social care responsibilities – but that cannot hold forever, warns Sam Freedman