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Stay ahead of changes to assessments, grading systems, and qualifications at every level. This section covers SATs, GCSEs, A-levels, and university examinations across the UK.
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Aug- 2025 -22 August
Govt extends Youth Guarantee scheme with £45m boost
The Department for Work and Pension (DWP) has announced that thousands more young people will receive tailored training and employment support, as the government extends its Youth Guarantee scheme with a further £45m in funding. The one-year extension aims to help reduce the number of 18 to 21-year-olds not in…
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14 August
Nine in 10 students struggling to afford rent and food, UCU warns
Nine in 10 students cannot afford essentials such as rent and food, new polling from the University and College Union (UCU) has found. The survey, published on A-level results day, shows half of undergraduates say money worries are “harming their mental health”. UCU said the findings highlight a “crisis in…
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13 August
BNU and Bucks SU reiterates affordability commitment to students
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) and Bucks Students’ Union have renewed their joint pledge to address students’ financial needs in light of a new national report on the cost of living in higher education. The Higher Education Policy Institute’s report, A Minimum Income Standard for Students, published on 12 August, calls…
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8 August
Government pledges £18m to accelerate children’s social care reforms
The Department for Education has announced an additional £18m investment to ensure vulnerable children in England will be better protected from harm under new government plans to speed up reforms to children’s social care, focusing on early intervention and prevention. The funding will be spent on expanding child protection reforms…
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Jul- 2025 -28 July
Surrey County Council approves £4.9m SEND investment
Surrey County Council’s cabinet has approved a further investment of £4.9m as part of its Additional Needs and Disabilities (AND) transformation programme. This investment means the council’s statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service can be expanded and restructured to meet the needs of children and families. The council…
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24 July
Two out of three unions approve 3.2% school support staff pay rise
A 3.2% consolidated pay increase for local government staff—including school support staff, carers, and council workers—has been formally accepted by Unison and GMB, enabling the raise to proceed under the National Joint Council (NJC) system despite Unite’s continued opposition. The National Employers for Local Government Services, representing local authorities, extended…
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22 July
Scottish gov expands Entrepreneurial Education Fund to £1.2m
The Scottish government has increased funding to help young people to set up their own business by more than a third. The Entrepreneurial Education Fund 2025-26 will now make up to £1.2m available for courses and projects that will encourage more young people, from a wide range of backgrounds, to…
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11 July
School finances and SEND provision at ‘crisis point’, governors warn
School finances and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in England have reached crisis point, according to new findings from the National Governance Association (NGA). The figures, drawn from the NGA’s Annual Governance Survey 2025 and published at its National Governance Conference on 10 July, reflect input from more…
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7 July
Govt to roll out 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs
The government has announced plans to roll out up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs across England by 2028, providing parents and young children with easier access to support services. The hubs, which will be introduced in every local authority by April 2026, aim to improve early development and school…
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Jun- 2025 -24 June
DfE pledges £6.3m for T Level placements in health and construction
The government has allocated £6.3m to support employers offering industry placements for students studying T Levels in health and construction. It comes as the Department for Education (DfE) announced this week that a “targeted” employer support fund will provide financial assistance to both small and large businesses. The fund will…
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