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School reform doubt after reshuffle

The Government's academy schools programme has been put in jeopardy by the removal of its chief architect Lord Adonis from the schools department in G

One in five teachers would back return of the cane

More than one in five teachers would like the cane reinstated to punish pupils in cases of "extreme" bad behaviour, a survey has revealed.

Parents left without guidance as school league tables delayed

Ministers have been forced to postpone the publication of school league tables after this summer's Sats marking crisis, it emerged yesterday.

Children's internet safety plan

Social networking websites and major technology companies are joining the government in an organisation designed to improve children's safety online.

Talent pool for university access

Nine English universities are to work together to ensure bright pupils from poorer homes take up degree courses.

Call for more women head teachers

Women are taking fewer of the top jobs in teaching in England and Wales, an annual recruitment survey says.

Ofsted under fire over PR jobs

The schools watchdog, Ofsted, has been criticised over plans to spend more than £400,000 a year of taxpayers' money on public relations staff.

Warning over school head shortage

A shortage of school heads in England and Wales could become a crisis unless urgent action is taken, the National Association of Head Teachers says.

Board option for failing children

More children in danger of going off the rails or being taken into care could be offered places at boarding schools funded by the state.

Record number of schools opened

A record number of new or refurbished schools are being officially opened in England by ministers.