Freddie Whittaker

Imagine the lives of two children aged 16. Both from under-resourced backgrounds, they've spent the vast majority of their school lives on free school meals.

Ministers consider pooling savings anticipated by schools to fund 'wider spending pressures' such as defence

Text size Line spacing Schools, their heads, teachers and support staff are among 99 winners of silver Pearson National Teaching Awards

Pupils in most deprived schools are offered less choice of clubs and activities, new research finds

This is the term to start planning and implementing the new requirements of Benedict's Law

A leadership contest is not the moment to yank the policy steering wheel for partisan effect

Schools have always worked in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that strong relationships underpin trust and support better outcomes for their children.

Long-term investment and commitment is the best way to help children from reception onwards

Helping pupils develop a secure sense of self is one of education’s key responsibilities

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