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
21st Nov 2025
Nick Gibb: Smartphones are 鈥榓sbestos鈥� for children
Former schools minister also criticises the government for scrapping the EBacc performance measure, which he says will affect uptake of modern languages
Why do teachers get such a bad deal on maternity pay?
With women making up the vast majority of the workforce, could better maternity leave pay help tackle the teacher retention crisis?
Special schools fear being an 鈥榓fterthought鈥� on curriculum
In response to the curriculum review, leaders in the specialist sector urge the DfE to focus more on what is taught in special schools and how best practice can be shared
Exclusive
Thursday
20th Nov 2025
SEND: Resource bases 鈥榗an be exclusion in its worst sense鈥�
Mainstream and AP leaders question the government鈥檚 focus on resourced provision and SEN units in its drive to create a more inclusive school system
Reduced class contact time measures announced in Scotland
Four-day teacher working week, dedicated day for professional activities and minimum pupil learning hours proposed, but union expresses 鈥榙eep disappointment鈥� at handling of announcement
5 ways schools and the NHS can work together
A new framework from Windsor Academy Trust outlines how schools can work with the NHS to ensure a healthy life for pupils 鈥� and improve educational outcomes, too
Wednesday
19th Nov 2025
Breakfast clubs funding rises after schools raise concerns
The Department for Education says it has boosted funding for free school breakfast clubs by 28 per cent, after leaders warned the money was falling far short
Teaching citizenship in primary will strengthen our democracy
The UK鈥檚 attorney general explains why he welcomes curriculum reform that will make citizenship education compulsory in primary schools
Tuesday
18th Nov 2025
COBIS accreditation scheme approved in Saudi Arabia
Move welcomed by UK鈥檚 Department for Business and Trade as a positive step in the country鈥檚 international education expansion strategy
World Schools Summit: 7 insights and observations
糖心Vlog reflects on two days of talks, debates and discussions at the education event in the United Arab Emirates
Monday
17th Nov 2025
Reform deputy says pupils wearing ear defenders in class is 鈥榠nsane鈥�
Reform鈥檚 deputy leader claims there is 鈥榦ver-diagnosis鈥� of neurodiverse conditions, appearing at an event where a former Ofsted chief says dyslexia just means 鈥榖ad at reading鈥�
Budget 2025: What schools need from Rachel Reeves
With the chancellor due to deliver her Budget next week, Michael Green recommends four financial priorities that would not only give schools stability but also benefit the wider economy