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‘New chapter’ for Teach First as training scheme renamed

New iteration of programme will operate under 'Teach Lead Change' The post ‘New chapter’ for Teach First as training scheme renamed first appeared on Schools Week.

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Schools Jun 25, 2026

Heatwave attendance crisis: Schools face soaring temperatures and plummeting pupil numbers

New data reveals that school attendance rates have fallen dramatically during recent high temperatures, with many headteachers forced to adapt timetables or close buildings entirely. The figures highlight growing concerns about the suitability of school estates to cope with extreme heat and the impact of climate change on educational continuity.

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Schools Jun 25, 2026

Unequal Teacher Recruitment Leaves Disadvantaged Schools Behind

New analysis reveals a 'deeply unequal' teacher recruitment market where schools serving poorer cohorts struggle to attract experienced staff. The findings show disadvantaged institutions are recruiting fewer 'strong' teachers compared to their affluent counterparts, threatening to widen the attainment gap.

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‘New chapter’ for Teach First as training scheme renamed

New iteration of programme will operate under 'Teach Lead Change' The post ‘New chapter’ for Teach First as training scheme renamed first appeared on Schools Week.

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Heatwave attendance crisis: Schools face soaring temperatures and plummeting pupil numbers

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Unequal Teacher Recruitment Leaves Disadvantaged Schools Behind

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Schools Jun 25, 2026

French teachers strike over 'unacceptable' heat in schools as exams proceed in 40C temperatures

Teaching unions in France have urged staff to strike over unsafe working conditions as classrooms reach 40C during a severe heatwave, putting the health of both staff and students at risk. The action highlights concerns over outdated school buildings ill-equipped for extreme temperatures, with national exams continuing despite what unions call a 'blatant lack of preparation'.

SEND Jun 25, 2026

DfE Urges FE Colleges to Partner with Specialist SEND Providers

The Department for Education is calling on further education colleges to collaborate with specialist providers to ensure SEND funding is spent effectively. The guidance recognises the unique expertise of specialist colleges in supporting young people with complex needs as they transition into post-16 education.

Policy Jun 25, 2026

Education Secretary Vows to Wear 'Spiteful Class Warrior' Taunt with Pride

During heated Prime Minister's Questions, Bridget Phillipson brushed off criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch regarding education policy, declaring she would emblazon the insult on a T-shirt. The exchange highlights the increasingly polarised debate around schooling and social mobility at Westminster.

Education Jun 25, 2026

Hybrid learning gives 'miserable' pupils fresh hope for A-levels and university

Sixteen-year-old Ellie Ball transformed from a pupil who could barely attend school to an aspiring astrolaw student thanks to hybrid learning. LPS Hybrid's blend of remote and in-person classes is offering an alternative pathway for young people who struggle in traditional educational settings.

Policy Jun 24, 2026

Speaker reprimands Badenoch over attack on Education Secretary at PMQs

Kemi Badenoch has been chastised by the Commons Speaker after accusing Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson of being a "spiteful class warrior" during a heated Prime Minister's Questions. Labour MPs criticised the Conservative leader's language after Sir Lindsay Hoyle intervened in the chamber to address the personal nature of the remarks.

Education Jun 24, 2026

Making earwax melt and teeth rattle: the project returning music to our bodies

Listeners in the 17th and 18th centuries experienced music in a startlingly vivid – and physical – way. A fascinating academic project is wondering if we should let ourselves be much more moved, and get moving. Plus: a prime minister’s musical legacy?Professor Bettina Varwig wants to get us moving –...

Education Jun 24, 2026

NFER: ‘Clear link’ between school disadvantage and falling rolls

Most disadvantaged schools see largest fall in pupil numbers The post NFER: ‘Clear link’ between school disadvantage and falling rolls first appeared on Schools Week.

Education Jun 24, 2026

A moment that changed me: A telegram arrived – and I had to choose between my head and my heart

Should I follow the man of my dreams to work in a club in Tehran? Or take up a place at an elite university? Thankfully, my dad gave me advice I’ve lived by ever since My parents did not expect me to land a place at university. I was not considered academic enough. And anyway, I was a girl. Instead,...

Policy Jun 23, 2026

DfE Appoints Five Enrichment Ambassadors Including Oasis Founder Steve Chalke

The Department for Education has appointed five 'enrichment ambassadors' to promote broader learning experiences and civic engagement in schools. Steve Chalke, founder of the Oasis multi-academy trust, will serve as the dedicated ambassador for civic engagement.

Policy Jun 23, 2026

Ofsted Chief Faces MPs Over Watchdog Reforms: Live Coverage

Ofsted's Chief Inspector Martyn Oliver appeared before the Education Committee to answer questions on proposed reforms to the schools watchdog. The session covered changes to inspection frameworks and their implications for schools and local authorities.

Education Jun 23, 2026

Piglet, it’s a purple, psychedelic shapeshifter! The wild new creature prowling Winnie-the-Pooh’s wood

Is it an alien? A dinosaur? Is it going to kill us all? Our writer hits Ashdown Forest for the Big One Hundred celebrations – and finds its magic enchanting new generationsThe rolling idyll of heath and forest, spinney and stream that gave us the Heffalump, the Woozle and, most famously of all, Winn...

Education Jun 22, 2026

Can you refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave?

As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

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