Emma Russo, a physics and science teacher at South Hampstead High School in London, is one of three teachers from England shortlisted for a $1m global prize and named among the top 50 in the world. By Dean Kirby, iNews.

Tes discusses the current issues facing independent schools and questions how much impact Brexit will have upon the sector. By Caroline Henshaw, Tes.

UCAS, the universities admission service, has found more than 80% of successful university applicants achieved three D grades at A-level. By Rosemary Bennett and Matthew Roller, The Times.

The Guardian includes a comment piece from Angus Satow, a recent graduate from Cambridge University and former independent school pupil, outlining why he thinks private schools should be abolished.

Ed Dorrell, head of content at Tes, speculates what it would be like if schools minister Nick Gibb became the next education secretary.

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