The Latest Breaking News from Department for Education

School buildings in England to be closed over concrete safety fears ahead of new term

The Department for Education has been criticised for announcing school closures only day before new term

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

When is A Level results day 2024 - and how to to help your child prepare?

It's that time of the year again when people are asking when is A Level results day? Here's everything you need to know ahead of receiving the grades

GoodToKnow · Aug 14, 2023

Head of academy trust recommended as Ofsted’s new chief inspector

Sir Martyn Oliver is the Department for Education’s preferred candidate to take over from Amanda Spielman.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Union chiefs call on Gillian Keegan to publish pay review body’s recommendations

Teacher members of the National Education Union in England are set to stage fresh strikes on Wednesday and Friday this week.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Research finds boys from poorer backgrounds could benefit from having a male teacher

The proportion of secondary school teachers who are male remains at a record low

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Nearly a third of primary schools have no male classroom teachers – study

The proportion of secondary school teachers who are male remains at a record low of 35%, according to a Warwick Business School report.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Children’s writing at ‘crisis point’ as enjoyment among pupils drops – report

The proportion of young people who enjoy writing in their free time declines as they go through the school system, survey finds.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023

Government’s childcare reforms ‘risk worsening outcomes’ for poorer children

Ministers should target funding ‘more fairly towards disadvantaged children’ rather than higher income families, a report has said.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

£450m being pumped into upgrading school buildings ‘nowhere near enough’

The Department for Education (DfE) said 859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools will receive a share of a £456 million pot.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Minister to look at tests that left pupils in ‘tears’

The Department for Education has previously said the Sats papers ‘are designed to be challenging’

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023