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Jun- 2025 -4 June
First schools install Great British Energy solar panels
The first 11 schools across the country to install new Great British Energy solar panels are set to save £175,000 per year, following the government’s £180m funding to cut bills for schools and hospitals. The savings will be reinvested in schools as part of the government’s Plan for Change to…
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3 June
OGAT teachers strike over planned increase to school day
The Teachers’ Union at five secondary schools run by the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) have begun strike action over plans to increase the length of the school day and the resultant impact on teachers’ working hours, workload and the welfare of staff and pupils. The National Association of Schoolmasters…
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3 June
Universities UK calls for ‘new era’ of collaboration
University leaders need to work together and share assets and services in the national interest, according to a report from a taskforce set up by Universities UK. Its report, ‘Towards a New Era of Collaboration’ is the result of work initiated by Universities UK and led by independent Chair Sir…
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3 June
BCP Council to relocate Mudeford Wood Preschool
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is in the process of relocating Mudeford Wood Playgroup, which provides a preschool education for around 70 local children, to the former Highcliffe Day Centre in time for September. News of the relocation comes after the school was recently given notice to vacate Mudeford…
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2 June
DfE could face budget cut if treated as ‘unprotected’, IFS warns
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that if the Department for Education is treated as an ‘unprotected’ area, it could face a 3% real-terms cut to its budget over the upcoming Spending Review period. Such a cut, which is equivalent to £2.6bn, would involve “difficult trade-offs”, according to…
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2 June
Anthem appoints David Hatchett as CEO
Anthem Schools Trust has announced the appointment of David Hatchett as its new chief executive officer, effective October 2025. Anthem said Hatchett will join the trust at a “pivotal time”, as it refines its strategic direction and continues to focus on securing high-quality educational outcomes for all pupils. He will…
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2 June
Lift Schools appoints Alastair Da Costa CBE as chair of trustees
Lift Schools has appointed Alastair Da Costa CBE as its new chair of trustees. Da Costa, a solicitor by profession, brings a “wealth” of experience as a chair, board member and senior executive in the legal and professional services, education, and not-for-profit sectors. He is currently the chair and pro-chancellor…
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May- 2025 -30 May
Gov plans for children to be taught value of military at school
The government plans to teach UK school children the importance of the British military, according to The Telegraph. The outlet reports that it follows a key recommendation from the strategic defence review set to be published next week. It is thought that the Ministry of Defence will work closely with…
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30 May
Durham Uni staff vote for further strike action over job cut row
Durham University staff have voted to take three additional days of strike action amid an ongoing dispute over the university’s refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies. The strikes are set to take place on Friday 13, Saturday 14, and Thursday 19 June 2025. The University and College Union (UCU) said…
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30 May
Gov to begin million-pound essential fixes for schools
The government has revealed that some 656 schools and sixth forms will benefit from a share of £470m for projects like fixing roofs and removing asbestos. News comes from an announcement that almost £1.2bn worth of essential maintenance fixes for schools and hospitals are to be delivered during the 2025…
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