England’s teacher recruitment falls to historic lows
The latest annual report from Teacher Tapp and SchoolDash, funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, reveals that the teacher labour market in England is...
April 16, 2026
Seven in 10 British parents back under-16s social media ban
Today [15 April 2026], MPs consider an amendment banning social media for under-16s, as over seven in 10 British parents support an Australian-style social...
April 15, 2026
Over 200,000 school building issues identified across England
More than 200,000 school building elements across England are now classed as deteriorating or at risk of failure, according to a new FOI dataset...
April 9, 2026
Government proposes interest rate cap to protect Plan 2 borrowers
The government says it plans to cap the maximum interest rates on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans at 6 per cent. It...
April 9, 2026
£307m investment set to unlock upgrades for England’s run-down colleges
The government has pledged that young people across England will see major upgrades to their colleges, backed by a £307 million investment it says...
April 2, 2026
Pupils steered away from “risky” creative subjects
A decline in arts education across the UK Parents are being urged to encourage creativity at home as new research reveals a steep and...
March 26, 2026
One in seven not in work, training or education in their early 20s
One in seven young people across the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET) at age 23, according to new UCL research. Recent reports from the Office for...
March 26, 2026
Mentor shortages threaten teacher training
Mentor capacity under strain Over two thirds of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers have reported that mentors in their organisation have insufficient time within...
March 25, 2026
DfE confirms £860 million high-needs capital allocation to expand SEND places
The government has allocated the first round of more than £3bn intended to create inclusive classrooms across the country. It believes that this funding will allow more children...
March 25, 2026
Nationwide launches UK’s first teacher accreditation to boost financial education in schools
Nationwide is launching a national accreditation for primary school teachers. Its aim is to boost confidence in teaching financial education and help more children...
March 16, 2026
