Research conducted by the Sutton Trust has revealed that 64 per cent of Boris Johnson's cabinet ministers were privately-educated. By Catherine Lough, Tes.

Writing in Tes, Melvyn Roffe, principal of George Watson's College in Edinburgh, argues overseas school trips are "vital" to pupils' development.

It was confirmed yesterday that Nick Gibb will be continuing his tenure as schools minister at the Department for Education. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.

Writing in The Guardian, Angela Rayner, the shadow education secretary, expresses concern about Boris Johnson's political agenda, and outlines how the Labour Party intends to bring positive change to the country.

Chief executives representing more than 30 sports have written a letter to Boris Johnson calling for his support in tackling the inactivity crisis among young people. By Jeremy Wilson, The Telegraph.

Figures published by the Department for Education show the number of permanent exclusions rose to 7,900 in 2017-18, the largest number since 2008-09. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.

The Guardian explores the potential benefits of delaying a gap year until after graduation. By Tess Reidy.

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