Closing disadvantage gap will take ‘over a century’ A study suggests it will take more than 100 years to bring the poorest up to the level of classmates. Source
Excluded pupils ‘abandoned by schools’ in England There's a "Wild West" approach to the education provided for pupils who have been excluded, say MPs. Source
Classroom teachers up to 3.5% pay rise Teachers are to receive pay rises up to 3.5% - but most will get 2% or less, says IFS. Source