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Jul- 2025 -17 July
Gov pledges to tackle digital divide between schools
The Department for Education (DfE) has promised to help ”narrow the digital divide” in schools, promising to make “outdated systems and patchy connectivity a thing of the past”. Following a consultation with schools, the government has set out expectations for schools and colleges to meet six digital standards by 2030,…
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17 July
David Ross Education Trust appoints new chief executive
The board of trustees at the David Ross Education Trust has appointed Julian Appleyard as chief executive. He will take up the post in 2026. Appleyard is currently chief executive of Pontefract Academies Trust, a nine-school cross-phase trust in West Yorkshire. Since joining in 2018, he has led significant improvements…
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17 July
Cardiff Uni and LACA launch UK-wide study of school meals
Academics at Cardiff University have partnered with the Local Authority Caterers Association (LACA) on a three-year study to examine the provision, uptake and consumption of school meals across the UK. The £1.6m project is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and aims to assess whether universal free school meals…
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16 July
State schools falling behind in AI training, report finds
State schools lag behind private schools in access to artificial intelligence (AI) training and resources, a report by the Sutton Trust has found, with the charity warning of a widening “digital divide”. The report, which was published today (16 July), shows that teachers in private schools are more than twice…
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16 July
Ofsted outlines measures for phased introduction of renewed inspection framework
Ofsted has announced a series of measures to ensure a steady introduction of inspections under its renewed inspection framework, due to be rolled out in November. Fewer inspections will take place initially, with the most senior and experienced inspectors leading early visits. These will be supported by Ofsted’s in-house teams,…
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16 July
UK not on track to meet green skills targets, UCU warns
The University and College Union (UCU) has said its latest report on green skills is a “wake up call” if the UK is to deliver the workforce required for achieving a net-zero economy by 2030. The Green Gap report, commissioned by UCU and carried out by Students Organising for Sustainability…
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15 July
DfE unveils updated RSHE guidance for schools
The Department for Education has published revised statutory guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RSHE), which schools in England must implement from September 2025. The updated framework introduces stricter requirements around safeguarding, digital literacy, consent and parental engagement, with the aim of better preparing children and young people for…
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15 July
Wiltshire schools recognised with dyslexia-friendly quality mark
Wiltshire Council has been recognised for its work to support children and young people with dyslexia, as 22 schools in the county have achieved the British Dyslexia Association’s Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark. A further six schools are working towards the award, which provides a framework to improve understanding of dyslexia…
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14 July
Staff at Warrington and Vale Royal College back strike in pay dispute
Some 94% of staff at Warrington and Vale Royal College have voted in favour of strike action in a University and College Union (UCU) ballot with a turnout of 75%. The vote reflects frustration over a pay freeze in place since 1 August 2024. The college is the only one…
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14 July
Government appoints youth panel on education and jobs access
The government has formed a panel of young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training to advise ministers on improving support for others in the same position. The Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel, comprising 17 members aged 18 to 24, will meet regularly to discuss barriers to…
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