Over a million pupils in England’s schools as demand rises Some 1.2 million pupils - 15% of those enrolled in state schools - were in school last week. Source
Independent student watchdog could keep Tory whip Lord Wharton, expected to be the chair the Office for Students, faces questions about independence. Source
Education minister rules out stats tool for exam grades Peter Weir says schools will calculate grades but there will be no use of the controversial statistical tool. Source