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Labour’s private school tax plans may damage equality progress – education chief

It could be more difficult for families to access single-sex education if private schools are forced to close, it has been suggested.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer warned frontbencher who quit over Gaza stance ‘won’t be the last’

Imran Hussain quits to ‘advocate’ for ceasefire, as fellow left-winger tries to force Commons vote

The Independent UK

Imran Hussain: Labour frontbencher resigns in support of Gaza ceasefire

Shadow minister says his position on Gaza is at odds with Keir Starmer’s call for humanitarian pauses

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Starmer under pressure after frontbencher resigns over stance on Gaza

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson said Imran Hussain had ‘reached his own decision’.

The Independent UK

Childcare sector in crisis as more than half of workers considering leaving jobs

Fears staff exodus could add to concerns the government’s new free childcare policy will be impossible to deliver

The Independent UK

‘We are laying the path for these children’: why early years education should never be undervalued

The prominence Liverpool Hope University places on its early years education training and research reflects its commitment to help children and society

The Guardian - UK

While the world holds its breath, the UK continues to fall apart

Rishi Sunak is going through the motions, while Humza Yousaf speaks from the heart but to little avail

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Minister faces calls to resign amid school funding error

Nick Gibb faced calls in the Commons to step down after an error in the calculation of the National Funding Formula.

The Independent UK

Labour calls for inquiry into English schools £370m budget bungle

Opposition calls for independent investigation by watchdog to prevent repeat of funding errors

The Guardian - UK

A victory lap for Starmer, now officially a member of the glitterati

Standing ovations all round as Labour conference wraps up and many luxuriate in the feeling of a party poised to take power

The Guardian - UK

‘Chippy’ Phillipson hits back at critics of Labour’s private school tax plans

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson plans to strip private schools of tax exemptions.

The Independent UK

What is ‘real world’ maths? Labour pushes for primary school implementation

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson announces plan to address ‘chronic cultural problem’

Evening Standard

NHS reform more important than ‘pouring’ money in, Labour’s Wes Streeting to say

Labour government will ‘turn the NHS on its head’, says frontbencher

The Independent UK

Labour unveils plans to teach ‘real world’ maths in primary schools

Shadow education secretary set to announce proposals to ensure maths is ‘better taught’ to younger children

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NHS reform more important than investment, Streeting to say as conference ends

On the Liverpool gathering’s final day, the shadow health secretary will vow to ‘turn the NHS on its head’.

The Guardian - UK

Labour announces ‘phonics for maths’ scheme in planned curriculum review

‘Maths is the language of the universe’ says shadow education secretary, promising ‘real world’ numeracy lessons

The Independent UK

Labour will tackle ‘chronic’ problem with maths through primary school reforms

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson is set to announce proposals to ensure maths is ‘better taught’ to younger children.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak attacks Labour plan for VAT on private school fees

PM accuses Keir Starmer of stoking a ‘class war’ and Tories seek to portray Labour as flip-flopping on policy

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Labour wants to stoke punishing class war with tax on private school fees – PM

Sir Keir Starmer’s party plans to apply 20% VAT on independent school fees if it wins the next election.

The Independent UK

Phillipson denies U-turn over Labour’s private school charitable status stance

The shadow education secretary had previously appeared to advocate for stripping private schools of tax breaks afforded by charitable status.

The Independent UK

What are Rishi Sunak’s A-level reforms and what does it mean for students?

English and maths could become compulsory in post-16 education under the planned overhaul

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak ‘planning radical A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

The substantial A-level reform would see English and maths become compulsory until the age of 18, according to reports

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak ‘planning A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

Mr Sunak has previously said all pupils in England should study some form of maths up to the age of 18.

The Guardian - UK

Inaction over Raac is slowing pupils’ return to classrooms, says Labour

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says the education department is leaving MPs and headteachers in the dark about what it is doing

The Guardian - UK

List of schools with safety-risk concrete revealed as Sunak denies cutting repairs budget – as it happened

Keir Starmer likens the Tories to ‘cowboy builders’ as the PM insists the government acted decisively in response to the problem

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