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Stuck Schools: DfE sets out plans
In February 2025, the UK government unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the persistent issue of 'stuck' schools—those that have consistently received poor Ofsted ratings over extended periods.
Apr 29


The Turing Scheme: Unlock Global Opportunities for Your Students
The DfE’s Turing Scheme is now open, offering schools and colleges the chance to secure funding for students to study and work abroad.
Feb 20


Kreston Reeves Academy Benchmarking Report 2025: Key Insights on the State of Trust Finances
The Kreston Reeves Academies Benchmarking Report 2025 provides a critical analysis of the state of trust finances across England.
Feb 20


DfE Alternative Provision Guidance 2025: What Schools, Trusts, and Local Authorities Need to Know
The DfE has published its updated alternative provision guidance; in this blog, we’ll break down the major updates.
Feb 20


The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: A Transformative Shift in English Education Policy
The government has unveiled its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, a proposal designed to reshape the landscape of education.
Dec 23, 2024


A Conversation with Emma Bradshaw, Executive Principal and CEO of Alternative Learning Trust
We recently sat down with Emma Bradshaw, ALT’s executive principal and CEO, to discuss the benefits of PAG’s retained advisory.
Nov 12, 2024


DfE Academy Trust Handbook 2024
The Department for Education has today published its annual Academy Trust Handbook in time for the new academic year 2024/25.
Aug 1, 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


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


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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