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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


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


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


Children’s Homes: A PAG Report
PAG has produced a report titled 'Establishing Children's Homes', looking into what it takes to successfully establish a children's home.
Mar 14, 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


ADCS publishes updated children’s services policy paper
The Association of Directors of Children's Services has released a new policy paper that serves as a fervent call to action.
Feb 29, 2024
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