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Bridget Phillipson says she is determined to reduce attainment gap as teenagers anticipate A-level results

England has faced years of teacher shortages, especially in some secondary subjects such as maths, science and technology. Successive governments have tried – and failed – to address these shortages.

Lords report says there is too much learning by rote and many key Tory changes should be reversed

If it wants to avert the obesity crisis, the next government must put physical education firmly back on the curriculum

A return to pre-pandemic grading means this year’s results in England will be lower than last year.

GCSE results are expected to be much lower than pre-pandemic

Government disdain for our region’s new baccalaureate proves that it knows little about what our young people need, says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

From September 2024, GCSE pupils in Greater Manchester may be able to embark on a educational pathway created specifically for them. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, announced his plans to introduce a Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) in May 2023 and a public consultation on the plans has recently closed.

Senior Tory says Greater Manchester doesn't have the power to change the core subjects pupils can choose