The flame of classics still burns in state schools even as the Latin scheme is axed
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great care
SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFS
Poor access to money management is pushing students towards ‘unreliable’ online resources, says Santander UK chair
From private schools to academies, here are some of the groups Labour faces alienating or allying with in 2025
Extracurricular pursuits from piano to polo have received big investment from the sector
Properly nourished children gain two months’ extra progress in maths, reading and writing when fed in the morning
Sensibly enforced, they can have an equalising effect in the classroom
Schools need to prepare pupils for the digital financial future that awaits them
More than 180 authors and publishers warn that writers of colours are under-represented in school curriculum
FT Seasonal Appeal backs charities devoted to financial literacy and free school meals
Commenters discuss the pros and cons of adding tax to private education — join the debate
A sense of the challenges ahead mean primary and secondary schoolchildren are eager for financial literacy
My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school fees
System would replace old single-word assessments of overall standards
Backlash from parents over levy on UK’s private education sector
Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Tories had ‘tunnel vision’ about promoting academies
Widening gap with state sector for special educational needs support is ‘a real concern’, says education secretary
Proposal to impose value added tax in the Budget risks damaging diplomatic ties, ambassadors say
Urgent reform is needed after demand for extra educational support doubles in a decade, warns watchdog
Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councils
Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learning
FT Money wants to hear from parents
Open letter from industry coalition adds pressure on government to ensure children are taught how money works
