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Top Education News Stories of 2024/25
As another academic year comes to a close, this blog takes a look back at the top stories in education since the term began in September.
Aug 7


AI in Education: DfE Guidance on Safe Use of Generative AI in Schools
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape teaching and learning, the DfE has published a comprehensive set of expectations for the safe and appropriate use of generative AI in education.
Jul 3


What’s New in the 2025 Academy Trust Handbook?
The 2025 Academy Trust Handbook has arrived — and with it, a series of important updates.
Jul 1


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


Federations: What you need to know
In this blog, we take a look at whether establishing or joining a Federation is the right move for your school.
Jan 30


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


Ofsted’s Annual Report 2023/24: Driving Change in Education
This blog summarises the 2023/24 Ofsted Annual Report; a new chapter in the evolution of England’s education and social care landscape.
Dec 9, 2024


Unregistered AP: Challenges, Reforms, and the Future
The issue of unregistered alternative provision (AP) in England has become a pressing concern, with significant attention on the need for re
Oct 28, 2024


Labour Party Education Reforms: Major Talking Points from the 2024 Conference
The 2024 Labour Party Conference has brought a renewed focus on education and the critical challenges facing schools in England.
Sep 24, 2024


Ofsted's New Look
On 16 September 2024, significant changes to the Ofsted school inspection framework came into effect.
Sep 19, 2024


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


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


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
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