The Latest Breaking News from NAHT

Relations between schools and the education watchdog have dramatically deteriorated since the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, who killed herself in January while waiting for an Ofsted report that downgraded her school to inadequate

Secondary schools are expected to prioritise Year 11 and Year 13 students during the strikes, ahead of exams.

The “majority of schools” are expected to either restrict access to pupils or fully close as a result of the strikes

Teachers and civil servants will be taking industrial action

The ASCL union, which represents heads and school leaders, said it would formally ballot its members nationally over pay and conditions for the first time in its history

Many areas in England have seen a fall in applications for children starting Reception this autumn – including London.

Early findings suggest that many local authorities have seen a rise in the proportion of children receiving their first choice of primary school.

The Government report also found more than two in five school leaders work 60 hours a week or more in term time.

General Secretary of the teachers' union - NASUWT - Dr Patrick Roach said over the weekend strike action could be "on the cards" for his union in the summer

Delegates at the National Education Union’s conference voted for a campaign to be launched calling for Ofsted to be abolished.

National Association of Head Teachers’ executive will meet to discuss next steps, which could include a vote on industrial action