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Former inspectors Professor Colin Richards and Frank Norris warn that concerns raised about the watchdog’s governance are at risk of being ignored

The Independent Schools Council is taking legal action against the government after the tax policy on fees was confirmed in yesterday’s Budget

The Treasury also estimates that 3,000 pupils will move into the state sector before the end of the 2024-25 academic year

EIS teaching union calls on education secretary to offer protection to instrumental music tuition, amid concerns over possible reintroduction of charges

The global report says short tenure as education secretary makes education reform harder to achieve

Scottish finance secretary Shona Robison describes UK Budget as ‘a step in the right direction’ – but ‘enormous’ financial pressures remain

Heads and sector leaders have said ‘devil will be in detail’ on how the funding will be allocated and whether ‘costs will be fully covered in every case’

AI assistants could help pupils with homework and learning, new research suggests – but barriers include lack of support for teachers and outdated digital infrastructure

Independent forecast released today also predicts private schools will pass on two-thirds of VAT costs to parents

BOCSH group of Scottish secondary heads warns education secretary of signs that system is ‘no longer fit for purpose’ and says other countries’ reforms are ‘advancing rapidly’

The chancellor has laid out the Labour government’s first Budget – including its school spending plans for 2025-26. Find all the key details here

Former leader of Scottish Conservatives takes over from party colleague Sue Webber