New DfE data on GCSEs shows efforts to tackle the impact of poverty on education are failing and that secondary schools need more support, say sector leaders

The plans for more walkouts in Scotland over pay follow the news earlier this week that Unison members rejected the latest council worker pay deal

Key stage 4 performance data also reveals decline in the proportion of students achieving a grade 5 in English and maths GCSE

The government needs to stick to its SEND funding pledge amid demands for cash to tackle the concrete crisis in schools, former minister warns

The cuts of almost £75 million to the revenue budget and £40 million to the capital budget have been described as ‘deeply concerning’ by school leaders

Department for Education ministers have written to school leaders to ensure that any political activity from pupils in response to the crisis does not create an 'atmosphere of intimidation'

A campaign targeting Scottish schools is advising teachers to call an ambulance if they are worried about a child with asthma ‘at any time’

Labour’s Barry Sheerman accuses the schools minister of overseeing the 'demoralisation' of the education sector across England

MPs have begun an inquiry into Ofsted's work with schools – here are six highlights from the first evidence session

Unless more funding is provided then the problems with SEND support will 'quickly worsen', cross-party MPs tell the chancellor ahead of his autumn mini-budget

Exam board says digital exams could reduce teacher workload in the longer term

Accountant Peter Wyman will lead a formal review of the quality assurance process around the national funding formula

The biggest union representing Scottish council workers votes to reject the latest pay offer and says more school strikes will be announced in the coming days

Announcing the plans, Scotland's education secretary told the SNP conference she wants all 'hardworking teachers' to be 'supported and empowered'

Early years leaders and experts warn emergency funding and an immediate plan to fix the workforce shortage is needed if Labour is to achieve its aims for the sector