Policy
Get the latest updates on education policies, government initiatives, and school funding decisions. We cover key announcements from the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted, and policymakers, offering insights into how policy changes affect primary, secondary, and sixth form education.
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Jun- 2025 -13 June
High court rejects legal bid to block VAT on private school fees
Three high court judges have rejected a legal challenge to the government’s plan to impose 20% VAT on private school…
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May- 2025 -29 May
Gov expands inclusivity programme to help neurodiverse pupils
The UK government is expanding a successful programme to help around 300,000 children with neurodiversity issues boost attendance and behaviour.…
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27 May
Gov scraps higher level apprenticeships to focus on under 21s
The government has announced plans to scrap funding from higher level apprenticeships to focus on training at “lower” levels. From…
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15 May
Gov launches national programme to boost inclusive PE for SEND pupils
The UK government is launching a new national programme to improve access to PE and school sports for pupils with…
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14 May
School staff should receive national training standards on restraint, EHRC says
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned the government to create national training standards on restraint for school…
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6 May
UK gov invests £8.2m to boost girls’ advanced maths skills and AI careers
The UK Government has announced a new £8.2m investment into maths and related skills to pursue AI-related careers, making the…
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Apr- 2025 -30 April
Gov teachers’ pledge faces uncertainties as vacancies grow, NAO says
The government budgeted £700m last year for initiatives to address the nationwide teacher shortage, but its latest data shows 4,000…
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30 April
Humanists UK warns govt of faith schools’ ‘negative’ impact on cohesion
Humanists UK has warned the government’s Women and Equalities Committees about the “negative” impact faith schools have on community cohesion. …
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29 April
School uniform rules should not be barrier to education, NASUWT says
The Teacher’s Union, the NASUWT, has reiterated that uniforms should not act as a barrier to education, following the announcement…
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28 April
UK gov to cut school uniform costs
The UK Government is set to cut school uniform costs for around 4.2 million children, saving families an estimated £73m…
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