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
29th Dec 2023
Ruth Miskin appointed Dame in New Year Honours
Academy trust CEOs, heads and teachers among the appointees in the King’s New Year Honours list
Progress on National Digital Academy branded ‘pitiful’
Proposed National Digital Academy aimed to help people study for Highers ‘any time, any place’, but doubts cast over scheme’s progress
Tuesday
19th Dec 2023
Ministers urged to bring down Camhs waiting times
Labour analysis claims 270,000 young people waited longer than three months to be seen or had their referrals closed
Scottish Budget: universal free school meals plan remains vague
But councils given £1.5 million to wipe out pupils’ existing school-meal debt, says finance secretary Shona Robison as she sets out Scotland’s Budget for 2024-25
Transgender guidance: what schools need to know
The DfE has published its long-awaited draft transgender guidance. Here are the key details for schools
Improving climate change teaching is a must for 2024
After COP 28, it’s clear how important lessons that engage and inspire on climate change are, says Professor Geraint Jones
Monday
18th Dec 2023
Shoot films on unused school land, officials suggest
But a headteachers’ leader warns that few schools would benefit from the ‘bizarre’ proposal for utilising space left empty by falling pupil rolls
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Let’s make a noise about the quiet revolution in teacher training
After 38 years in schools and trusts, Sir Ian Bauckham reflects on how much has changed for teachers – and why training reforms bring optimism for the future