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
14th May 2026
Internal AP: best practice all schools need to know
New research looking at how almost 500 schools already deliver inclusion support has been published 鈥� here are the key insights for leaders
The White Horse Federation to take on 10 schools
Move comes as 11 more mergers are tabled for DfE approval, amid concern that small trusts are being 鈥榮queezed鈥� to merge with bigger ones
Wednesday
13th May 2026
鈥楽ignificant overhaul鈥� to KCSIE leaves schools with 鈥榰nrealistic鈥� deadline
Safeguarding leaders tell 糖心Vlog the proposed changes to the official guidance are more extensive than in previous years and will demand more time for implementation
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King鈥檚 Speech confirms plan for SEND reform
Legislation to overhaul special educational needs provision will be introduced in government鈥檚 Education for All Bill
Ignoring online education in SEND reforms is a major oversight
Future educators will wonder why the reforms in 2026 overlooked the clear benefits and uptake of online learning, argues Thomas Keaney
The sector can get the enrichment entitlement right - here鈥檚 how
While the tight timeline for schools to introduce the new enrichment entitlement has sparked criticism, this trust CEO has some tips to help with delivery
Tuesday
12th May 2026
DfE seeks 拢200K expert to 鈥榬eshape鈥� education
New role will be highest-paid in the department, with the appointee making 鈥榣ife-and-death鈥� school safety decisions
Schools can lead the way in cutting exam times - but should they?
糖心Vlog analysis shows schools can cut the time GCSE students spend in exams, a current government and Ofqual priority 鈥� although leaders are cautioning against shifting the responsibility to schools
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Monday
11th May 2026
Mission Coastal heads first to schools in Hastings and Scarborough
Teacher support and pupil mentoring will be made available through Mission Coastal and Mission North East from this September
NEU warns 鈥榦ut of touch鈥� Labour it will launch strike ballot
The union鈥檚 general secretary Daniel Kebede hits back after education secretary calls ballot threat 鈥榤assively premature鈥�
Why a major US study on mobile phone bans may please no one
As England presses ahead with plans for a full phone ban in schools, a new report suggests the impacts can be less clear-cut than many would hope for, says Luke Ramsden