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
Wednesday
2nd Oct 2024
What should we call the people that teachers teach?
鈥楲earners鈥� has become an increasingly go-to option in schools 鈥� but after consultation with some of those very learners, the term is viewed as problematic
Teacher unions: which one is right for you?
There are numerous unions for teachers and leaders at every level. Here we offer a handy overview of what each offers, the cost and their work
Teachers want to influence education policy - so why ignore them?
Many teachers are leaving because they feel their voices aren鈥檛 being heard 鈥� the new government needs to start listening, says Yvonne Williams
How socks became part of the school uniform couture war
Over the past 15 years, the humble sock has become part of schools鈥� quest for uniform control 鈥� but what鈥檚 behind this and what has the impact been?
Friday
27th Sep 2024
So far the government鈥檚 education policy is too cautious
Labour鈥檚 announcements on free breakfast clubs, new nurseries and an overhaul of apprenticeships are welcome. But bolder change is needed, says ASCL鈥檚 general secretary
Revealed: where in Scotland do all pupils receive mobile devices?
After the Scottish government pulled back on a promise to give every pupil a device, 糖心Vlog Scotland can reveal the patchy landscape of one-to-one schemes left behind
Delay private school fee VAT charge or lose teachers 鈥榩ermanently鈥�
Headteachers鈥� and teachers鈥� leaders have urged ministers to delay implementation of the government鈥檚 school fee levy to next September, and to carry out an impact assessment
Wednesday
25th Sep 2024
School-based nurseries rollout: what we know so far
The education secretary has announced funding for the first phase of its early years provision expansion, but questions remain about staffing and private sector involvement
School inspection in Scotland: 鈥楽omething has been going wrong鈥�
Influential figures in Scottish education call for a truly independent inspectorate to emerge from reforms amid concerns that existing approaches fail to provide a national overview