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Teach First retains £89m teacher training contract over Serco bid

Teach First has successfully defended its £89 million teacher recruitment contract against competition from outsourcing giant Serco. The decision ensures continuity in the programme placing high-achieving graduates into challenging schools, maintaining the charity's role over privatised provision.

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Education Jun 4, 2026

FE Colleges Brace for Energy Emergencies Amid Supply Uncertainty

Further education colleges are developing emergency protocols to manage potential energy supply disruptions and escalating costs. The sector faces significant operational challenges as institutions work to maintain continuous provision for students whilst navigating volatile energy markets.

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Education Jun 4, 2026

Alternative provision expanded despite quality concerns

The government has widened its register of approved alternative provision unit providers even as inspections reveal significant quality concerns within the sector. This tension between increasing capacity and maintaining standards comes amid rising demand for placements outside mainstream education.

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Teach First retains £89m teacher training contract over Serco bid

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FE Colleges Brace for Energy Emergencies Amid Supply Uncertainty

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Education Jun 4, 2026

West of England Mayor announces new 'West Bacc' qualification

The Labour Mayor for the West of England has unveiled plans for a new 'West Bacc' qualification designed to equip young people with the skills and credentials local employers demand. The initiative aims to strengthen post-16 education pathways and boost regional economic prospects by ensuring training aligns with local labour market needs.

Education Jun 4, 2026

Teacher banned from classroom after searching for female pupils’ Instagram pictures

The 28-year-old teacher confessed to a senior school figure via a note

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...

Education Jun 4, 2026

Secondary pupil numbers fall for first time in a decade

A population bulge caused by the 2000s baby boom is making its way out of the school system The post Secondary pupil numbers fall for first time in a decade first appeared on Schools Week.

Education Jun 4, 2026

Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating

Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

Education Jun 4, 2026

Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union

The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller.

Education Jun 4, 2026

Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

Education Jun 4, 2026

Universities face international student ban if visa abuse is suspected

More than 10,000 people on a study visa went on to claim asylum in the UK last year

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.

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.

Education Jun 3, 2026

City & Guilds faces legal action over plans to cut 400 UK jobs

The vocational qualifications body City & Guilds is facing legal and industrial action from the Unite union over proposals to shed approximately 400 staff. Officials allege the organisation has unlawfully withheld key information during consultation processes and breached redundancy laws by advertising new roles without offering first refusal to existing employees.

Education Jun 3, 2026

Thousands sign petition against cuts to tech support for disabled students in England

DfE plans to withdraw funding for assistive software, saying it is now rarely needed due to ‘widely available free tools’Disability campaigners have called on the government to halt plans to cut funding for specialist tech support for tens of thousands of disabled students in England.Almost 10,000 p...

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