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
18th Sep 2026
Allergy safety: how to ensure your school complies with the law
This summer, the DfE released new statutory guidance about keeping children with allergies safe. Here, two lawyers explain how to make sure your policies and practices are up to date
Tom Bennett on SEND, exclusions and why his behaviour model works
Tom Bennett has advised on behaviour policy in England for a decade 鈥� he sits down with Kyle Tormey to explain why the latest iteration of his behaviour support will deliver safer and calmer classrooms聽
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Tuesday
15th Sep 2026
Powell told to revamp 鈥榙ispiritingly dull鈥� English curriculum
Education committee chair Helen Hayes writes to education secretary asking her to 鈥榣ook again鈥� at review of how English is being taught
Barton urges new government to review White Paper
Former headteachers鈥� leader warns government is trying to do too much and warned it could 鈥榝log the system to death鈥�
National centre promises to 鈥榬evitalise鈥� arts in 鈥榰nder-served鈥� schools
New online centre鈥檚 drive for high-quality arts teaching and enrichment will prioritise 鈥榗hildren and communities currently least able to access them鈥�
Secondaries gain 鈥榝lexibility鈥� on school food standards
Government sets out healthy food plans after consultation received mixed views on a range of proposed restrictions
Fears over lack of teachers for new natural history GCSE
Experts also highlight concerns about the new qualification overlapping with other subjects and schools鈥� ability to provide equal access to high-quality fieldwork
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Saturday
12th Sep 2026
Prue Leith: School chefs can become food educators
The former Great British Bake Off host explains why she hopes school leaders will empower kitchen staff to teach pupils about the importance of eating well
Powell: No more 鈥榙og eat dog鈥� culture between schools
Education secretary tells 糖心Vlog she is 鈥榓gnostic鈥� about school structures as she sets out her ambitions for technical education
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