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
Monday
10th Aug 2026
No A-level results for 58,000 students who dropped out
Education secretary Lucy Powell prioritises tackling the Neet crisis and insists the newly announced technical education routes will not create a 鈥榯wo-tier system鈥�
How to create an AI policy for your school
The potential benefits of AI in schools can only be realised if use of the technology is structured, says Alex Dave 鈥� that鈥檚 why having a dedicated policy is so important
Thursday
6th Aug 2026
Autumn absence on the rise in England鈥檚 schools
Pupil absence increased in both school phases in the autumn term last year, official figures show, prompting calls for the government to focus on implementing its SEND reforms
Neet data justifies 鈥榬ewiring entire education system鈥�, says Powell
Education secretary warns that vocational studies must not play 鈥榮econd fiddle鈥� in schools, the week after prime minister Andy Burnham announced new technical education routes
What can the UK learn from Australia鈥檚 social media ban?
Australia鈥檚 eSafety commissioner has released the first findings in a longitudinal study of the effects of the country鈥檚 social media ban for under-16s. Here Luke Ramsden rounds up the key takeaways
The rise of AI sets the stage for a revival of drama
The national focus on oracy to help prepare young people for the future world of work presents a huge opportunity to rethink the role of drama in our schools, says this educator