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
Wednesday
10th Sep 2025
9 in 10 oppose Ofsted changes in heads鈥� union poll
Snap polls by NAHT and NEU show respondents strongly opposed to Ofsted鈥檚 report card inspections
What is it actually like to be a RISE adviser?
One of the first Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) advisers shares insights on how the role works and the impact it can have
Literacy, attendance and SEMH: 鈥榢ey barriers鈥� for disadvantaged pupils
Analysis of more than 1,200 pupil premium strategy statements identifies main challenges facing schools
Tuesday
9th Sep 2025
Scottish behaviour guidance updated with advice on 鈥榗onsequences鈥�
Opposition MSPs criticise slow and 鈥榠ncoherent鈥� response to worsening behaviour in Scottish schools
RISE teams鈥� remit extended to low-attaining schools
DfE confirms plans to intervene in more 鈥榮tuck schools鈥�, and will consult on how to define low attainment
Phillipson in running to be Labour鈥檚 deputy leader
Education secretary enters race after Angela Rayner鈥檚 resignation
Ofsted鈥檚 new inspection framework: all you need to know
Ofsted is pushing ahead with its plan for a five-point grading scale but announces a series of changes to school inspections launching this term
Demand to study Mandarin outstrips supply, experts warn
The British Council says that although more than a third of students have expressed an interest in taking the subject, it is only available to 5 per cent of the UK school population