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Stay up to date with the latest education news, covering policy changes, government announcements, funding updates, and key developments affecting schools, teachers, and students. From breaking stories on Ofsted reports and curriculum reforms to workforce challenges and assessment updates, our coverage keeps education professionals informed with timely, reliable reporting.
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Mar- 2025 -27 March
Govt and GBE invests £200m in solar power for schools and NHS
The UK government and Great British Energy has announced a £200m investment to support new rooftop solar power and renewable schemes for hundreds of schools, NHS trusts and communities to save money on their energy bills. The multi-million pound investment is part of the government’s Plan for Change, and is…
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26 March
Backlog of repairs continue to affect UK school buildings
Teachers in England continue to report widespread problems with the condition of classrooms in a survey carried out by Teacher Tapp for the Association of School and College Leaders. The problems include more than a half who say classrooms are too hot in the summer because of poor ventilation, and…
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26 March
Ofsted survey of parents ‘misses the point’, says NAHT
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said that Ofsted has “rather missed the point” with its latest survey, which aimed to find parents’ opinions on the proposed changes for report cards. The YouGov survey of 1,090 parents, which was revealed today (26 March), coincides with the current consultation on…
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25 March
Legal action launched over teachers’ pension transfer delays
Law firm Leigh Day has launched a legal claim on behalf of former and current members of teachers’ union NASUWT who are facing long delays in obtaining pension transfer values. The delays are causing financial losses and emotional stress, as the valuations are often needed for divorce proceedings or retirement…
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25 March
Fulneck School in Pudsey to close after 270 years
Fulneck School in Pudsey, a private and boarding school in Leeds, has announced it is set to close for good at the end of the current academic year. The school, which was founded in 1753, said that despite the “dedicated efforts” of the school and the Fulneck Trustees to sustain…
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25 March
ASCL ‘extremely disappointed’ in Ofsted’s grading reform proposals
The Association of School and College leaders (ASCL) has said it is “extremely disappointed” by proposals set out in Ofsted’s consultation on new report cards, warning that they “go nowhere near addressing the serious weaknesses of the current system outlined in the inquest into Ruth Perry’s death”.Its “biggest concern” is…
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25 March
Council approves plans for new £120m school despite opposition
Midlothian Council has approved plans for a new £120m secondary school, Beeslack High School, which will have capacity for 1,600 pupils despite community opposition. Planned for land to the west of Seafield Moor Road, in Bilston, the new school would include a swimming pool, a separate additional support needs building,…
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24 March
Chancellor dismisses reports universal free school meals could be axed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has denied claims that ministers are considering ending universal school meals for primary school children. The news comes following a report in The Times that suggested Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, was considering making free school meals means tested instead of universal as it is now. Currently, Universal…
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24 March
Lidl invests £500k in healthy eating schools programme
Lidl is investing £500,000 over two years in a new schools programme, Lidl Foodies, to help children across the country develop healthy eating. The free initiative, which provides interactive workshops on fruit and vegetables, aims to reach a quarter of a million primary school pupils in its first year alone,…
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24 March
Malvern St James Girls’ School to go co-ed for first time in 132 years
Malvern St James Girls’ School has announced that from September 2025, it will be welcoming boys at all ages for the first time in its 132-year history.The school will be known as Malvern St James School (MSJ), aligning with other schools within the Galaxy Global Education Group (GGEG), of which…
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