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Fixing the teacher pipeline means looking at the joints, not just the flow

The metaphor is useful, but our research found leaks at different stages of the pipeline appear to need different fixes The post Fixing the teacher pipeline means looking at the joints, not just the flow first appeared on Schools Week.

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Schools May 7, 2026

Operational excellence: The new imperative for school improvement

The education sector is entering a new phase where operational excellence is as vital as educational outcomes. School leaders must now prioritise efficient systems, strategic resource management, and sustainable governance to secure long-term improvement across the sector.

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Schools May 7, 2026

Schools and Academies Show: Live Coverage from London

Stay informed with real-time updates from the UK's premier education event as sector leaders gather at the Excel centre. Schools Week reports live on policy announcements, school standards, and the future of academy governance affecting local authorities.

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Fixing the teacher pipeline means looking at the joints, not just the flow

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Operational excellence: The new imperative for school improvement

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Education May 7, 2026

My kids are taking their first big exams – and revealing my own anxieties about AI and long division | Emma Brockes

As the traditional route of school, university and entry-level job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strainCalled on to do long division, how would you fare? I had no illusions going in. I couldn’t do it the first time round and, four decades later, it seemed unlikely t...

Safeguarding May 6, 2026

Children's Commissioner calls for action to protect Jewish children from hate crime

Dame Rachel de Souza has issued a statement following the Golders Green terror attack, highlighting the urgent need to tackle anti-Jewish racism affecting children. Speaking directly to Jewish young people, she heard firsthand accounts of fear and calls for social media companies and authorities to take hate more seriously.

Education May 6, 2026

Date set for expanding free teacher vacancy site to FE

DfE ‘expects’ to complete white paper promise before the new year The post Date set for expanding free teacher vacancy site to FE first appeared on FE Week.

SEND May 6, 2026

Early Years Funding Should Prioritise Child Need Over Parental Employment, Study Finds

A two-year research programme by the London Early Years Foundation reveals significant benefits for children with additional needs when early years funding targets developmental requirements rather than parental work status. The findings challenge current policy approaches and call for a fundamental shift in how England's childcare system is financed and delivered.

Early Years May 6, 2026

New campaign to educate parents of young children about water safety

A campaign to educate parents about water safety for under-fives has launched as new statistics reveal 88 per cent of all child drownings happen in the absence of adult supervision.

Education May 6, 2026

Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum

Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panelsThe Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed references to Palestine from its exhibits.The UK recogni...

Education May 5, 2026

‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools

Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schoolsStrict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying, a study has found.Researchers a...

Education May 5, 2026

Windsor college staff storm out over pay – again

Teachers will strike tomorrow across the Windsor Forest Colleges Group The post Windsor college staff storm out over pay – again first appeared on FE Week.

Policy May 5, 2026

GCSE maths and science exam aids to continue indefinitely

More than 90 per cent of consultation respondents backed plans to retain formulae and equations sheets for GCSE mathematics and science examinations, ensuring pupils continue receiving this support during assessments.

Policy May 5, 2026

DfE issues new safe sleep guidance for early years settings ahead of EYFS framework updates

The Department for Education has published new guidance on safer sleep practices for babies and children in early years settings. The guidance comes ahead of strengthened requirements being introduced through the Early Years Foundation Stage framework later this year.

Policy May 5, 2026

One in Five Scottish Nurseries Predict Losses as Funding Rates Fail to Cover Costs

New research reveals over 20% of nurseries in Scotland anticipate running at a loss this year, with providers warning that government funding rates do not meet the actual costs of delivering childcare places. The findings raise serious questions about the sustainability of early years provision and the financial pressures facing childcare businesses across the country.

Schools May 5, 2026

Ark academy trust chief Lucy Heller to step down after 22 years

Lucy Heller is to step down as chief executive of the Ark academy trust after 22 years at the helm. The influential multi-academy trust will appoint two CEOs to replace her, marking a significant leadership transition in England's school system.

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