Scotland's education secretary attempts to ease concerns that little progress has been made on reforming assessment and qualifications since the June 2023 Hayward report

New schools are often large and open plan, but the noise can make it harder for children to learn – and in the worst-case scenario, they can also be unsafe, MSPs hear

Hayward review consultation sheds light on how the Scottish education sector wants qualifications reformed, drawing on the views of more than 11,000 people

Claire Heald, currently national director of education at Academies Enterprise Trust, will take up her new role in June

Confederation of School Trusts urges government to review school league tables and consult on replacing inspection grades

Star Academies and Eton announce plan to set up organisation focused on ensuring high-achieving pupils reach their potential

Training in how to use more academic language in lessons helps teachers feel more confident in multilingual classrooms, research finds

More children 'appear to be starting primary school without the basic life skills they need', heads' leader warns

For two years running the proportion of school leavers from S6 has fallen and the proportions from S4 and S5 have increased – but why?

The delay has been called 'frustrating' for schools that will have spent time preparing for the testing changes, which were set to start in the 2024-25 autumn term

Cross-party MPs, including Commons Education Select Committee chair Robin Walker, write to the chancellor ahead of spring Budget calling for 'life-changing' tutoring cash to continue

Research shows a big increase in references to misogyny, sexism and sexual harassment in Ofsted inspection reports

The authority is looking to save £27.8 million – but unions warn the move will negatively impact all children and lead to an increase in exclusions

The Endeavour Learning Trust chief discusses the drama teacher who helped him transition to secondary school, accountability and authenticity in leadership

Rory Gribbell, who has held jobs in the DfE and Downing Street, has been made Ofsted's director of strategy and engagement