In the first evidence session of this inquiry, MPs will consider the causes of growing levels of need over recent years for mental health services among children and young people.

Suggestion comes amid reports that school buildings funding will be diverted into defence budget.

GMB, Unison and Unite express ‘profound concerns’ over the direction of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body.

Provisional entries data for this summer has been released by Ofqual – with sharp drops in computing and French among the standout trends.

Government publishes the research behind its plans to curb one-day absences, alongside a new parental communications guide for schools to help keep messaging ‘useful’.

More than 10,000 fewer students are sitting GCSE computing compared to two years ago, while French has also seen a sharp decline.