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
11th Jun 2025
Free school meals to be offered to more S1-3 students
S1-3 students whose families receive the Scottish Child Payment will be eligible for free school meals in eight council areas
Times are still tight, but the Spending Review sends the right signals
The fact that education has done better in the government鈥檚 Spending Review than other departments shows a positive change in priorities, writes this MAT chief executive
Spending Review 2025: what it means for schools
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out government spending plans up to 2029. Here鈥檚 what you need to know
Ofsted delay: Sir Martyn鈥檚 and Bridget Phillipson鈥檚 letters
Read the full exchange between the Ofsted chief and the education secretary on the 鈥榬egrettable鈥� and 鈥榙isappointing鈥� delay in the watchdog providing its consultation response
DfE proposes changing who is included in school support staff body
The DfE is consulting on excluding certain staff 鈥� including MAT leaders 鈥� from the new School Support Staff Negotiating Body
Ofsted inspection plan delay sparks Phillipson rebuke
Education secretary tells Sir Martyn Oliver it is 鈥榙isappointing鈥� that Ofsted has delayed its consultation response on changes to the inspection system 鈥� with new inspections due to start next term
Exclusive
Tuesday
10th Jun 2025
Cutting EHCPs 鈥榯reats the symptom not cause鈥� of SEND crisis
A parliamentary inquiry into solving the SEND crisis heard evidence today from school leaders and research experts. Here is everything you need to know
Estelle Morris: 鈥業 wish I had understood the impact of resigning on others鈥�
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to former education secretary and teacher Estelle Morris
Spending Review 2025: what schools can expect
A funding increase for schools is expected to be announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves this week 鈥� but experts question how much of a difference it will make
Friday
6th Jun 2025
P4s could work out acceptable teacher pay offer, says EIS chief
EIS general secretary makes her comments to AGM delegates as she formally opens a ballot on industrial action over workload
EU scheme 鈥榗ould boost language teacher pipeline鈥�
Plan comes as figures suggest language assistant hires have fallen for the first time in five years
Exclusive