Guidance

The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice when it comes to official education guidance coming from the government, inspectorates and governing bodies

Thursday

26th Aug 2021

Government moves to ‘embed anti-racism’ in schools
Campaigners have previously argued that online resources are not enough and that anti-racist education should be mandatory

Friday

20th Aug 2021

Covid outbreaks: what new guidance means for schools
New guidance from the government offers clarity on when action on Covid cases will be required. We draw out some of the key points and what they mean for leaders
KCSIE update: Key allegation changes schools must know
The new KCSIE guidance has updated its advice for dealing with allegations. Here is everything you need to know from the latest documentation

Tuesday

17th Aug 2021

Schools told when to ‘think about’ extra Covid measures
Schools should consider outdoor lessons if there are five cases among pupils and staff who have ‘mixed closely’, says DfE

Thursday

12th Aug 2021

Government publishes transgender guidance for schools
Guidance for Scottish schools includes advice on tackling the bullying of transgender students and what to do when a pupil changes their name

Friday

6th Aug 2021

Hire more teachers to boost music in schools, DfE told
DfE will draw on industry expertise for new music education plan after nearly half of consultation responses said current offer is limited

Friday

30th Jul 2021

Ex-maths teacher to lead academies and skills agency
John Edwards announced as interim chief executive of the ESFA

Thursday

22nd Jul 2021

Exclusive: Oak lessons will remain free, says principal
Matt Hood reveals agreement with DfE that under any new deal Oak lessons will be free for teachers – and pupils at home

Wednesday

21st Jul 2021

Mobile crackdown may only amount to advice, admits Gibb
Decisions on mobile phone bans in schools will be left to ‘the profession’, minister suggests

Monday

19th Jul 2021

Euro 2020 fallout shows why schools must act on racism
The racial abuse suffered by several England players after the Euro 2020 final defeat is a reminder that all of society must do more to tackle the scourge of racism – including education

Friday

16th Jul 2021

‘Anxiety and confusion’ over new Covid contacts plan
NHS ÌÇÐÄVlogt and Trace will contact pupils with Covid directly to identify contacts – but teachers say plan is ‘ridiculous’
Heads urge parents to keep sending pupils in next week
School leaders ‘concerned’ about families withdrawing children in last days of term to avoid the risk of self-isolation