ISC Daily News Summary

According to figures from the Higher Education Statistical Agency, over a third of Russell Group universities have fewer state educated students than they did four years ago. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.

The Times reports Boris Johnson's new cabinet is 'more male, white and independently educated' than the previous team. The proportion of ministers who attended independent schools is now 68 per cent, up from 59 per cent when Boris Johnson became prime minister. By Chris Smyth and Ryan Watts.

Schools Week reports Gavin Williamson has been reappointed as education secretary and Nick Gibb has returned to his role as schools minister following the reshuffle. By Freddie Whittaker.

Schools Week reports Lord Agnew is expected to leave his position as academies minister at the Department for Education (DfE). By John Dickens.

Ceri Stokes, assistant head (DSL) at Kimbolton School, writes in Tes offering advice to PSHE teachers on how to address gaps in their knowledge.

Joy Qiao, founder and chair of governors of Wellington College China, challenges some of the myths associated with opening franchise schools overseas. Tes.