The Latest Breaking News from Ofsted

All secondary-age school pupils in year eight (aged 12 and 13) in England will be required by the government to take a reading test. The declared purpose is to help drive up reading standards so that “everyone can thrive”. Is this additional test a good idea?

Recommendations to help young people make better progress post-16 will be reflected in the coming skills white paper, Professor Becky Francis said.

One union leader is unhappy with the plans

The Association of School and College Leader has warned the new system could deter people from becoming teachers and school leaders.

Fees for some private schools could increase by more than £1,000 a year over the next five years.

The Education Secretary’s allies said it is ‘unfair’ that taxpayers whose children go to state schools are bankrolling the costs of private schools.

The NAHT school leaders’ union said it heard ‘loud and clear’ from members that the plans do not have the support of headteachers.

Zara Lancashire appeared at Hatfield Magistrates Court charged with 11 offences as part of a police investigation into child sexual offences

Letters: Frank Coffield offers an alternative way forward. Plus a letter from Chris Dunne