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
Thursday
10th Aug 2023
New guidance on supporting pupils with ME and CFS
Schools should consider ways to ‘modify and tailor adjustments’ for pupils with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome, says the government in new plan
A-level results: Students urged to prepare for ‘plan B’
Clamour for top university places means schools need to be ready to help students navigate clearing once A-level results are revealed
Help A-level students leave home for uni, teachers urged
Many poorer sixth-formers may be opting out of prestigious universities due to financial worries, researchers warn
Friday
4th Aug 2023
Why comparing trust and LA schools ignores reality
New analysis comparing the Ofsted ratings of local authority schools and academies overlooks the reason why academy trusts were created in the first place, says the deputy of the Confederation of School Trusts
Keegan’s adviser returns to schools policy role
Rory Gribbell will move to a civil service position at the DfE as senior policy adviser on schools
ÌÇÐÄVlog Scotland interview: Labour’s Pam Duncan-Glancy
Thousands of disabled school leavers’ prospects could be transformed by a proposed new law, says Scottish Labour’s education spokesperson in a ÌÇÐÄVlog interview
What is the national curriculum?
All the key information that primary and secondary teachers need to know about the government’s curriculum guidance
Thursday
3rd Aug 2023
Chess funding could get more schools on board
Government is due to unveil funding to expand and promote chess in schools and public spaces, say insiders
Weekly round-up: Pay deal accepted but strike threat remains
This week’s education news round-up includes the two main teacher unions accepting the government’s pay offer, a warning of strike action over workload and teacher training providers under ‘enormous pressure’
Local authority schools ‘perform better than MATs’
A new analysis of Ofsted ratings provides evidence for restoring councils’ right to build new schools, says the Local Government Association