Policy & Government
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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Mar- 2025 -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…
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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…
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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…
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21 March
DoE unveils £45m investment to improve digital divide in schools
Schools across the country are being supported by the Department of Education to close the digital divide in classrooms with…
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21 March
£80m gov solar panel project to help 200 schools cut energy bills
The government has announced that 200 schools across the UK will benefit from new rooftop solar power and renewable schemes…
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21 March
Teachers want more flexibility in their pension plans, EPI finds
The Education Policy Institute (EPI) has found that teachers prioritise immediate salary increases over retirement benefits, while a “sizeable” proportion…
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20 March
Govt backs councils with £500m to restore family services
The government has pledged over £500m in funding for preventive services to drive restoration in family and parenting support across…
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19 March
Current curriculum not ‘delivering’ for every child, DoE finds
The current system is not “delivering” for every child and new four key areas of education should be the focus…
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17 March
ASCL president calls for end to social media chaos among schoolchildren
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) president has called for an end to the chaos created by social…
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17 March
Welsh govt to invest £20m to improve ALN facilities in schools
The Welsh government has announced a £20m investment in schools to create new and improved classrooms and equipment for children…
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