Policy
The latest news, analysis and advice on government policy and legislation. Find a breakdown of new documentation, case studies from leaders and comment from high-profile educators
Friday
13th Sep 2024
Labour should push forward with toothbrushing lessons
As a new review reveals worrying insights on children’s oral hygiene, Anne Longfield says Labour must ignore ‘nanny state’ criticisms and use schools to fight back
Why the free school meals system is broken - and how to fix it
Under the current system, harsh eligibility requirements and complicated bureaucracy mean many children living in poverty miss out on a free lunch. Experts tell Ellen Peirson-Hagger what the government must do to change that
‘Irresponsible’ to delay SEND inspections in failing areas
As follow-up inspections are put on hold, a ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis sets out the range of problems in areas found to have widespread failings
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Helen Hayes: There is an ‘absence of trust in SEND system’
The new Commons Education Select Committee chair spoke to ÌÇÐÄVlog about what the committee’s priorities could be
Thursday
12th Sep 2024
Helen Hayes elected as education committee chair
Ms Hayes is the Labour MP for Dulwich and West Norwood and most recently worked as a shadow education minister under Labour
Education policies must evolve to tackle regional challenges
Schools North East director Chris Zarraga says long-standing and widening disparities in regional data prove Labour must adopt a place-based approach to education policy
School uniform guidance: key principles for Scottish schools
There’s no legal requirement for pupils to wear school uniform, but national guidance sets out key principles around affordability and equality
Wednesday
11th Sep 2024
Call for U-turn over free meals in primary schools
MSPs back a parliamentary motion calling for all primary pupils in Scotland to receive free school meals ‘as promised’
Labour’s early years review findings revealed
Unpublished review by Sir David Bell, commissioned by Labour while in opposition, calls for more funding to deliver the party’s school-based nursery plan
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Tuesday
10th Sep 2024
UK spends less on early education than most OECD nations
The OECD’s latest Education at a Glance study, launched in London today, also highlights the stark differences in attainment between regions in England
Who is running for Commons Education Select Committee chair?
Nominations for the next chair of the education committee closed yesterday. ÌÇÐÄVlog takes a look at who is in the running