The schools minister has asked the prime minister if he can stand down ahead of taking up a diplomatic role after the next general election

More than one in four pupils receiving free school meals also reported being bullied in recent weeks, a report finds

Primary pupils with special educational needs and disabilities living in more affluent areas also have a higher chance of receiving an education, health and care plan, research shows

The Welsh education minister is also calling for schools and consortia to end mock and mini school inspections

More than a third of Teach First’s autumn cohort of trainee teachers have been paid a grant to relocate or commute amid concerns over the cost-of-living crisis

In response to concerns about single-word Ofsted inspection judgements, one school leaders' union is investigating possible alternatives

The Independent Society of Musicians has written to schools minister Nick Gibb claiming there is 'no evidence' the new hubs structure would result in a better offer for schools

The government has issued temporary accommodation contracts to limit school disruption while rebuilding and condition work is carried out amid the RAAC crisis

This week’s essential education news includes criticism of the DfE's response to teacher shortages, a defence of Ofsted judgements and flexible working ideas for schools

The education secretary’s suggestion that it is low-level disruption – and not violence – that is on the rise has been dismissed by primary school leaders

The watchdog's new national director of education will be assuming the role in January next year, alongside the next chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver

Four education unions have warned chancellor Jeremy Hunt that without the funding increase schools could struggle to recruit and retain enough teachers

The Scottish government promised a device for every pupil – but such policies have been called into question by a Unesco expert

High Court approves three organisations to pursue legal action against the government over establishing Oak National Academy as an arm's-length body

The High Court approves three organisations to pursue legal action against government over establishing Oak National Academy as an arm's-length body