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As many as 9,200 pupils were off-rolled before sitting their GCSEs, researchers said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 December 2019

Off-rolling 'hides true extent of pupil attainment gap' in schools

Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner announcing Labour's plans to improve education. Picture: Labour Party

News 5 December 2019

General election: Labour pledges free breakfasts for all primary school pupils

Blogs 29 November 2019

The Children Acts; tour de force not tour de France!

Campaigners have called for clarity over Ofsted's ruling on off-rolling

News 28 November 2019

Alternative education provider first to be rated 'outstanding' under new Ofsted framework

Gaps in attainment between rich and poor students persist even within the same school. Picture: Shutterstock

Research 26 November 2019

How can we help young people with a social worker to thrive in education?

A three-year recovery programme has seen Worcestershire County Council put additional funding into children’s services, resulting in a boost in permanent staff numbers. Picture: UAV4/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 26 November 2019

Worcestershire County Council

Mr Justice Warby said Anderton Park School sought to “weave the language of equality into everyday life”. Picture: Valentin Kundeus/Adobe Stock

News 26 November 2019

High Court judge bans protesters from outside primary school in LGBT teaching row

Boris Johnson vowed to invest £14bn in schools. Picture: Conservatives

News 25 November 2019

General Election: Conservative manifesto pledges £14bn for schools and crackdown on youth violence

The Early Years Alliance describes a proposed £1bn new childcare fund as “loose change” from the Conservatives. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2019

Election 2019: Conservative manifesto lacks focus on children and young people, sector leaders warn

Nearly two-thirds of teachers said they had seen an increase in hungry pupils. Picture: Shutterstock

News 23 November 2019

Teachers report sharp increase in child poverty

Figures showed more young young people not in training or employment than any time in the last three years

News 22 November 2019

Level of Neet young people hits three-year high

ADCS head Rachel Dickinson has called for action on exclusion and off-rolling

News 21 November 2019

ADCS president calls for review of head teachers' powers to exclude pupils

Education leaders have welcomed Labour's manifesto pledges on school funding Image: Adobe Stock

News 21 November 2019

Election 2019: Education leaders praise Labour's vow to reverse school cuts

Skipping breakfast has been linked to lower GCSE grades. Image: Ginger Pixie Photography/Magic Breakfast

News 19 November 2019

Skipping breakfast linked to lower GCSE grades

Primary school teachers have been given advice on LGBT inclusivity. Image: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2019

Guide set to promote LGBT-inclusivity in primary schools