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Bridget Phillipson Faces First Education Questions from MPs
Bridget Phillipson and her ministerial team faced their first round of questions from MPs after Labour’s victory in the July election.
Sep 10, 2024


Moving Beyond Ofsted's Single Headline Grades
As was expected, the DfE has announced that from today, schools will no longer be assessed using Ofsted's single headline grades.
Sep 2, 2024


'Unacceptable' Exam Fee Increases Add Pressure on Schools
In a move sparking concern among sector leaders, major UK exam boards have announced above-inflation fee increases for the 2025 exam season.
Sep 2, 2024


Private Schools and VAT: Labour Publishes New Details on Policy
Labour has today published new details on it's oft-controversial plan to change the way VAT is applied to private schools.
Jul 30, 2024


Multi-Academy Trust Trends 2023-24
In recent years, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) in the UK have navigated through mixed signals regarding their growth and expansion.
Jul 23, 2024


Eight Key Takeaways from Bridget Phillipson’s First Sector Address
In her first live Q&A session with the sector, Bridget Phillipson pledged to work closely with educators and sector professionals.
Jul 17, 2024


What Labour’s victory could mean for education policy
With Labour's victory all but confirmed after yesterday's General Election, a new government means a shift towards new policies.
Jul 5, 2024


Major Parties’ Key Education Policies
The UK general election is tomorrow, and education is a key issue for many. Here’s a roundup of the major parties' key education policies.
Jul 3, 2024


The Growing SEND Budget Crisis
Councils across England are facing alarming shortfalls in their SEND budget, critical for supporting children with SEND.
Jun 19, 2024


AI in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into the UK's educational landscape.
Jun 4, 2024


Labour’s Education Pledge: Recruiting 6,500 New Teachers
Labour has renewed its commitment to education by pledging to recruit 6,500 additional teachers, emphasising their vision for sector change.
May 16, 2024


Revolutionising School Funding in England
The educational landscape in England is poised for a transformative shift through proposed reforms to school funding.
Apr 11, 2024


Understanding the Revamped Ofsted Complaints Procedure
Ofsted's updated complaints procedure, effective from April 5th 2024, marks a significant shift towards greater transparency and fairness.
Apr 9, 2024


The Rising Cost of SEND Transport
In recent years, councils across England have faced a significant financial challenge in providing school transport for children with SEND.
Mar 27, 2024


Academy Conversion Grant Changes
In a significant development, DfE has updated the eligibility criteria for maintained schools considering conversion to academy/trust status
Mar 22, 2024


SEND Deficits Prompt Funding Redirect
In a move highlighting the financial crisis facing SEND funding, councils have received approval to redirect millions from their budgets.
Mar 20, 2024


Academy Conversions & MAT Formation
The landscape of the education system has undergone significant transformations, with a big shift towards academy and trust conversions.
Mar 15, 2024


Independent Schools VAT – SEND Exemption?
In educational and political landscapes, a crucial debate has emerged concerning the application of VAT on independent SEND schools.
Mar 11, 2024


Governance handbook replaced by DfE
The DfE has taken a step forward in the realm of educational governance by releasing guides aimed at maintained schools and academy trusts.
Mar 7, 2024


EPI: A look a the length of England’s school day
In February 2024, the Education Policy Institute published a pivotal report titled "An Evidence Review into the Length of the School Day"
Mar 5, 2024
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