Survey shows majority oppose baseline assessment, which is being trialled in half of schoolsHeadteachers and campaigners have urged the government to halt plans to introduce a start-of-school assessment for four- and five-year-olds, arguing it is a waste of money and will not benefit schools or children.About half of all primary...

Announcement is part of plans to increase recruitment and improve profession’s statusStarting salaries for new teachers in England could rise to £30,000 within four years, the government has confirmed, as part of its plans to increase recruitment and improve the status of the profession.The announcement by the Department for Education...