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Number of teachers in England’s state schools drops for second year in row
Education Jun 4, 2026

Number of teachers in England’s state schools drops for second year in row

Despite Labour’s promises to increase recruitment, school census shows a fall of nearly 2,000 teachers since last yearThe number of teachers working in England’s state schools has shrunk for the second year in a row, even as the government said it was meeting its promises to increase recruitment whe...

Guest Blog: Ensuring ‘Every Moment Matters’ for babies, children and young people with life-threatening and life-shortening conditions, and their families – Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice  
Social Care Jun 4, 2026

Guest Blog: Ensuring ‘Every Moment Matters’ for babies, children and young people with life-threatening and life-shortening conditions, and their families – Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice  

Today’s guest blog comes from Sophie Andrews OBE, the CEO of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Sophie has worked in the charity sector for 30 years and has operated in both National Chair and CEO roles. She was awarded an OBE in the 2018 New Year’s Honours list. She is a publis...

Union Calls for Smaller Class Sizes as Pupil Numbers Fall
Schools Jun 4, 2026

Union Calls for Smaller Class Sizes as Pupil Numbers Fall

Teaching unions are urging the government to prioritise reducing class sizes rather than cutting teacher recruitment, as pupil numbers continue to decline across many areas. The argument centres on using demographic shifts to improve educational standards through more personalised teaching, rather than simply reducing workforce costs.

Teacher Recruitment Hits 70% of Target but School Workforce Shrinks
Schools Jun 4, 2026

Teacher Recruitment Hits 70% of Target but School Workforce Shrinks

The Department for Education has achieved 70 per cent of its target to recruit 6,500 new teachers, yet official data reveals England's school workforce has contracted for the first time since 2019. The figures highlight persistent challenges with teacher retention that threaten to undermine recruitment gains across the sector.

University's axing of black studies MA threatens inclusion agenda, warns leading academic
Inclusion Jun 4, 2026

University's axing of black studies MA threatens inclusion agenda, warns leading academic

A prominent US civil rights scholar has warned that Birmingham City University's decision to close its black studies MA programme echoes attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion seen in the United States. Kimberlé Crenshaw has urged the university to reverse its decision, expressing profound concern about the implications for educational diversity.

Ofqual chief warns rapid action needed on smart tech exam cheating
Policy Jun 4, 2026

Ofqual chief warns rapid action needed on smart tech exam cheating

Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's chief regulator, has urged the watchdog to move 'really fast' to address the growing threat of smart technology cheating in examinations. He suggested that recently introduced school phone bans will support invigilators by making it easier to enforce examination rules and prevent malpractice.

Wearable Tech and AI Threaten Exam Integrity, Ofqual Warns
Schools Jun 4, 2026

Wearable Tech and AI Threaten Exam Integrity, Ofqual Warns

The head of England’s qualifications watchdog has warned that wearable devices such as smartglasses and invisible earpieces could magnify cheating in GCSE and A-level exams. Ian Bauckham also revealed that coursework is being scrutinised for AI use, with teachers reporting difficulties detecting machine-generated content.