Schools
Stay updated on the latest developments in UK primary and secondary education. From classroom innovation to leadership changes, this section covers news, trends, and policies impacting schools across the country.
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Oct- 2025 -6 October
Bouygues UK to lead multi-million Rosedale College redevelopment
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the appointment of Bouygues UK as the main contractor for the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Rosedale College in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Part of the DfE’s national School Rebuilding Programme, the project will replace the school’s 1960s buildings with modern facilities, including new…
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3 October
Rise in SEND support pushes spending towards £21bn, IFS warns
The number of children in England receiving special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support has almost doubled in the past decade, with spending forecast to reach £21bn by 2029, according to a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). According to the report, this growth is being driven…
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Sep- 2025 -30 September
Schools slow to recover from cyber attacks despite increased training
Schools and colleges in England are struggling to recover quickly from cyber attacks, despite more teachers receiving training against these threats, according to new data from Ofqual. The regulator is calling on schools to ensure they are protected from malicious software, with backups in place to restore students’ coursework and…
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30 September
Surrey schools expand neurodiversity support programme
The Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINs) has expanded to a total of 70 schools across Surrey, following a successful pilot phase. As a joint initiative between NHS England and the Department for Education (DfE), it aims to strengthen early intervention, equip teachers with specialist skills, and improve…
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29 September
Chancellor pledges a library for every primary school
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the government will commit funding to ensure every state primary school in England has a library by the end of the current parliament. The scheme will create libraries in 1,700 primary schools that are currently without them, and the move will be funded from…
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29 September
Government to extend free breakfast clubs to 2,000 more schools
The government has announced that its free breakfast club scheme will be rolled out in 2,000 additional schools from April 2026. The expansion is expected to give around half a million more children access to free breakfasts, while parents could save time and childcare costs. The scheme is backed by…
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26 September
London schools face closures as primary pupil numbers fall, EPI finds
Primary school enrolments in London have fallen sharply in recent years, with several boroughs planning closures as the number of children in classrooms continues to decline, according to a recent analysis by the Education Policy Institute (EPI). Across England, pupil numbers are expected to fall by 400,000 by the end…
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25 September
Private schools to face rise in Ofsted inspection fees under gov plan
Private schools in England could face thousands of pounds in extra charges for Ofsted inspections under proposals published by the government today (25 September). A consultation launched by the Department for Education sets out plans to raise fees for inspections over a five-year period from 2026. The changes aim to…
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25 September
Cardiff issues first weapons guidance for schools in Wales
Cardiff Council has released new guidance to help schools and education settings manage the risks of weapons, which marks the first framework of its kind in Wales. The Weapons in Schools and Educational Settings Guidance has been distributed to all primary, secondary and special schools in the city for the…
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23 September
Scottish Govt reports rise in school estate standards
More than 92% of pupils in Scotland are now taught in schools rated good or satisfactory, according to the latest government statistics. The Scottish Government said the figure, 92.5% in 2025, reflects sustained investment in school buildings made in partnership with councils. It compares with 92% in 2024 and 62.7%…
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