The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has warned government plans to remove rates relief for independent schools could put Scottish exams "at risk", as around 10 per cent of teachers responsible for setting and marking the qualifications are from the private sector. By Emma Seith, Tes. Melvyn Roffe, principal of George Watson's College, is quoted.

A survey commissioned by the Chartered Management Institute found 59 per cent of parents believe apprenticeships provide better job opportunities than university degrees. ITV News.

Tes reports on the survey's findings in regards to T-levels. While only 29 per cent of parents were aware of the new courses, upon hearing more about them, 72 per cent agreed the qualifications will provide young people with the skills needed for the workplace.

Lee Elliot Major, professor of social mobility at the University of Exeter, argues a review of Oxbridge admissions systems could encourage the universities to further 'diversify' their cohorts. The Guardian.

A survey carried out by University College London's Institute of Education revealed 73 per cent of headteachers expressed negative views towards proposed tests for four-year-olds. By Andy Gregory, The Independent.

Education secretary Gavin Williamson has said headteachers who decide to suspend or expel badly-behaved pupils 'have his full backing', highlighting the importance of 'enforcing proper and full discipline and protecting the interests of schools as a whole'. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.

Campaigners have warned thousands of EU children in Britain risk becoming undocumented, as only a small proportion have successfully applied for settled status. By May Bulman, The Independent.

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