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
8th Jan 2026
Why risks remain in government鈥檚 plans for trust inspections
The Confederation of School Trusts鈥� Steve Rollett questions the overarching strategy behind Labour鈥檚 plans for inspecting academy trusts
The real reason teachers are leaving? Systemic failure
Teachers are victims of wider system failure that means they have the impossible task of meeting pupils鈥� increasingly complex needs without the proper support, says this researcher
From geopolitics to AI, the pressures shaping international schools
The annual COBIS research report provides a raft of insights into how international schools are reacting to issues such as growing competition, the rise of AI and student wellbeing
Wednesday
7th Jan 2026
DfE to push ahead with MAT inspections
Inspections of academy trusts could be launched in 2027-28 as Labour legislates for a major new role for Ofsted
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Bridget Phillipson: Why we鈥檙e moving forward with trust inspections
Writing exclusively for 糖心Vlog, the education secretary sets out the government鈥檚 rationale for bringing trusts into Ofsted鈥檚 inspection remit
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The White Paper is a make-or-break moment for Labour
The long wait for Labour鈥檚 schools policy document has ramped up the pressure 鈥� and the stakes are high, writes Sam Freedman
Employment Rights Act: what does it mean for teachers and schools?
The key legislative changes to employment rights that heads and HR teams need to be aware for the year ahead 鈥� and beyond