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
Tuesday
23rd Sep 2025
Why exclusions focus may obscure the bigger picture in Scotland
Schools鈥� right to exclude should be maintained, but this should not distract from the need to tackle the lack of staff and other critical issues that affect behaviour, says Andrea Bradley
Why early reading work is vital to spot and support pupils with SEND
We must ensure that a focus on reading help is not lost amid SEND debates and reform proposals, argues Mike Fischer
Children鈥檚 commissioner calls for safeguarding reforms
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for changes to the way referrals are overseen amid concerns that vulnerable pupils are more likely to face abuse at school
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Friday
19th Sep 2025
Ofsted judging schools on attainment 鈥榗ould be biggest problem鈥�
The watchdog has urgent questions to answer about its 鈥榮ecure fit鈥� approach to grading schools under its new inspection system, warns school leaders鈥� union
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Warning over lost potential of young maths high achievers
Fewer than one in 10 disadvantaged high achievers in maths at primary go on to achieve at least a B at A level, UCL research shows
Thursday
18th Sep 2025
Why teachers support the new Ucas application process
Ucas chief Jo Saxton writes exclusively for 糖心Vlog about the new three-question approach for personal statements in university applications
Revealed: MPs鈥� plan to solve the SEND crisis
Ministers urged to keep EHCPs, create national standards, increase funding and ensure that mainstream staff have the training to meet a diverse range of needs
Schools gender pay gap is 鈥榞rossly unfair鈥�
Headteachers鈥� leaders urge DfE to carry out a detailed pay equality analysis, as report highlights persistent gender gaps