Sir Martyn Oliver says Ofsted's plans for new inspections have not yet been tested because it is about to launch a 'genuine consultation' rather than presenting a solution

The government saw an increase in entrants to secondary ITT, but still missed its target by 38 per cent

While the disadvantage gap index has slightly narrowed, the gap for achieving grade 5 in English, maths and Attainment 8 has widened

Sir Martyn Oliver's first annual report highlights high absence, SEND pressures and pupils receiving an unorthodox education as major challenges

Education secretary describes review as a ‘rigorous report’, saying she has full confidence in it – and the SQA

NAHT has warned that many schools will be left having to subsidise free school meals from under-pressure budgets

More teachers will become additional support needs specialists, says finance secretary in her Budget statement – but opponents warn of a ‘huge cut’ to school funding

Exam board says it now expects to offer digital exams 'within the next few years' as international schools' use of digital papers for GCSE and A level soars

Government also announces it will not enter into new Safety Valve deals with councils facing deficits on SEND spending

Results from the first cycle of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study since the pandemic reflects England's schools' commitment to recovery, says DfE

Pay rise needed to achieve teacher recruitment target would cost government an extra £4.9bn by 2028, research warns

The government should expand its plan for a not-in-school register to ensure that vulnerable children don't 'fall through the cracks', says EPI report

Headteacher questions fairness of Progress 8 scores but warns that two years of measuring schools 'through the lens of attainment' would be 'even more unfair'

Tomorrow's Scottish Budget is the last chance for ministers to lay out a 'very clear plan' on how teachers' class-contact time will be reduced, warns SNCT

Independent schools have best success rate with SQA appeals, while there are also significant differences by subject and level of deprivation, official data shows