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Institutions coping with the impact of social problems on children are more likely to be found wanting by inspectors
Historic walkouts come as unions call for ‘meaningful’ pay rises amid mounting strain across education system
Rising hardship in schools risks exacerbating educational inequality and hampering pupils’ long-term prospects
Disadvantaged primary school children disproportionately affected by pandemic learning loss, data show
Class sizes are rising and recruitment standards being cut as low pay and burnout prompt staffing crisis
Poor pay, growing workloads and the lure of more flexible jobs have left schools in England struggling to fill vacancies
Over a quarter of exams graded 7 or above but small dip from record high in 2021
Colleges in England call for investigation as Pearson fails to release qualifications in time
Education cannot compensate for the failure to implement redistributive social policies
A-A* attainment drop back to 36.4% from 44.8% last year but remained higher than pre-pandemic levels
Institute for Fiscal Studies research shows family background still a main driver in performance at school and later life
Plus, first steps in Nasa’s return to the Moon, and a peak week for Britain’s summer of discontent
Clare Marchant expects near-record number of students in England and Wales to gain first-choice offers this year
Percentage gaining A to C in their Highers falls to 78.9% from 87.3% last year as examiners tackle grade inflation
As her students await their A-level results, Lucy Kellaway reports on what schools are doing to tackle a mental health crisis
Lessons in finance for parents — and grandparents
IFS warns salary increases and rises in energy and catering costs will hit budgets
Nearly half of providers predict further falls in quality of ingredients, as health experts warn of dangers to children’s nutrition
Data raise concerns ministers will struggle to meet 2030 targets for standards in reading, writing and maths
Proposals to cut red tape do not address problems of underfunding, say sector leaders
NEU and NASUWT demand 12% pay increase as inflation climbs to 9.1%
It’s exam season and candidates from less-privileged families worry about proposed new criteria for student loans
New rules and a teacher exodus hurt bilingual schools offering foreign-style education
Why getting to grips with a fear of numbers could transform your finances
Regulations force Chinese affiliate of famous English public school to drop its foreign name
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