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
27th Oct 2023
Teacher pension rise could force more private schools to exit scheme
Unions warn that unfunded rise for private schools will force more schools to drop out of the teacher pension scheme
鈥榃hy Labour should end the grammar school system鈥�
If Labour truly wants to smash the class ceiling, it should tackle the inherent unfairness of selective schools, says this MAT chief
鈥楥ost-cutting suspicion鈥� after DfE SEND contract rewrite
DfE faces questions after original SEND contract notice said government reforms would address the 鈥榗ost burden鈥� caused by demand for services
Exclusive
What鈥檚 next for KS2 Sats?
The fallout from this year鈥檚 tough Sats reading paper means reform is now inevitable. But what should primary assessments look like? Grainne Hallahan explores
Thursday
26th Oct 2023
Weekly round-up: Ofsted chief probe and RSHE warning
This week鈥檚 essential education news includes a judge鈥檚 ruling over the Ofsted chief鈥檚 comments on home education and schools鈥� fears about the DfE鈥檚 latest RSHE demand
What governors want from the next government
The joint CEO of the NGA explains what those giving up their time to support schools want any future government to tackle, from recruitment woes to building quality