Parliamentary group 'being turned into religious sect'
Former chair of the APPG on religious studies warns the group is turning into a sect
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Prevent anti-extremism strategy creating 'suspicion in the classroom'
The National Union of Teachers has voted to scrap the government's Prevent strategy
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No, Christians – Trojan Horse reforms won't downgrade Christmas
Christian lobbyists are taking the government to court over plans to force independent schools to teach British values including "tolerance of those of different faiths".
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Toddler 'extremism' to be tackled by new education secretary
Nurseries to be instructed to teach 'fundamental British values' to children.
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Secular triumph as government bans creationism from free schools and academies
Creationism cannot be taught as a valid scientific theory in any free school or academy, government says
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How academy chiefs are 'cashing in' on our schools
Government failing to deal with widespread conflicts of interests.
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Questions remain after May statement to the Commons
Questions about Theresa May's public spat with Michael Gove remain, even after an aggressive Commons performance from the home secretary
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Ofsted finds 'culture of fear' in Birmingham schools
Some of Birmingham's schools have seen an "organised campaign" to spread an intolerant version of Islam via the use of governors, Ofsted finds
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Coalition unity implodes over free schools 'lunacy'
Lib Dems call Michael Gove a 'zealot' in latest education row
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Cinderella law: Emotional abuse 'risks criminalising millions'
'Cinderella law' set to criminalise emotional abuse "creates more problems than it solves", Frank Furedi warns
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Parents worry Gove reforms risk 'damaging' kids
Three out of four parents believe that pressures on schools to implement Michael Gove's reforms could harm their child's education, a new survey finds.
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'Atheists' handbook' sent to every secondary school
Atheists' Handbook sent to every secondary school in England and Wales to be placed in their library, amid a continued debate over the role of religion in educational establishments
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Scottish Tories compare comprehensive schools to rubbish collection
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives risks angering parents after comparing sending children to local comprehensive schools to putting out the rubbish.
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Government risks 'mental health crisis' among teachers
The government's targets and inspection regime is seriously damaging teachers' mental health, new survey finds.
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Rich parents still in line for coalition's childcare payout
Government expands its childcare offer to struggling parents – but will continue to help those with a joint income of £300,000, too
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Class war in the government as Warsi hits out at 'Eton mess'
Warsi hits out at the number of old Etonians in Cameron's inner circle, providing further evidence of a mini class war at the height of government
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We won't repeal Gove's school reforms, admits Labour
Labour will not undo Michael Gove's school reforms, many of which have been "successful" the shadow education secretary admits.
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Michael Gove slammed for punishing children with sport
Thousands of people sign a petition against Michael Gove's decision to punish children with exercise, after leading athletes, head teachers and even Conservative supporters spoke out against the plans.
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Michael Gove's plans for longer school days rejected
Michael Gove's plans to cut school holidays and extend school days suffer a "huge blow" after a body appointed to assess the proposals rejects them.
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Michael Gove 'risks losing votes' for Conservatives
Michael Gove's aggressive stance against the education establishment risks losing votes for the Conservatives even among the party's natural supporters, according to a new poll.
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