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
Tuesday
7th May 2024
Teacher workload: Delay class-contact time target, says report
The Scottish government should be wary of increasing teacher numbers quickly and aim for a promised 90-minute reduction in weekly class-contact time by 2028, report recommends
Oak National Academy: Matt Hood appointed CEO
Hood has been acting as interim CEO since 2022 and founded Ambition Institute before running the curriculum resources quango
Friday
3rd May 2024
Schools ready for remote learning 鈥榳ithin days鈥� if necessary
New report looks at Scottish schools鈥� and local authorities鈥� ability to shift to remote learning if another major event causes schools buildings to close
EYFS: Sure Start wasn鈥檛 perfect, but lessons can be learned
Despite new research highlighting the positive impact of Sure Start, there are reasons why the scheme shouldn鈥檛 simply be relaunched, says the chair of the Social Mobility Commission
Regional director system a 鈥榖lack box鈥� lacking visibility, says ex-minister
Robin Walker hits out at the current system after government refused Commons Education Select Committee calls for decision-makers to produce an annual report for Parliament
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Thursday
2nd May 2024
Should fixing the structure of the school system be an election priority?
At the Schools and Academies Show, a panel of education experts debated if a lack of clarity on school structure is holding schools back 鈥� or if other challenges need fixing first
John Swinney set to become FM - what does it mean for education?
John Swinney is the only candidate in the SNP leadership race 鈥� what can schools expect from Nicola Sturgeon鈥檚 鈥榮afe pair of hands鈥�?
Faith special schools can help to ease SEND pressure
The chief education officer of the Church of England says new government plan could have a big impact on special educational needs support 鈥� but more resources will still be needed
Wednesday
1st May 2024
DfE SEND reform testing plan 鈥�9 months behind schedule鈥�
Some of the planned reforms were going down 鈥榣ike cold sick鈥�, says Amanda Allard, director of the聽Council for Disabled Children
Ofqual: Sunak鈥檚 ABS plan means 鈥榰nprecedented鈥� change
In response to the prime minister鈥檚 plan for a new Advanced British Standard qualification, exams regulator warns private schools would likely continue to run A levels
Growing oracy focus could benefit maths teaching
Boosting pupils鈥� ability to explain their reasoning in maths could help evolve their understanding from the procedural to something much more foundational, says David Thomas