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School Pilot Aims to Boost Pupil Wellbeing and Social Skills
All Saints Catholic College is launching a 10-week pilot program to extend school hours and ban phones to improve pupil wellbeing.
Apr 26, 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


Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforces (APST)
The DfE has embarked on a new approach to supporting young people at risk through the introduction of AP Specialist Taskforces (APST).
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


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


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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