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
Thursday
16th Jan 2025
Breakfast club guidance: all you need to know
From the food you can provide to how the new clubs need to work alongside wraparound care provision, here are the key insights on how the DfE expects breakfast clubs to operate
Providers get 拢41m to deliver combined ITT and ECF framework
糖心Vlog previously revealed the four providers that had been selected to deliver the rolled-together Initial Teaching Training and Early Career Framework
Wednesday
15th Jan 2025
Could class sizes make a return to the spotlight in Scotland?
First minister John Swinney has said that all children 鈥� not just those in advantaged communities 鈥� should benefit from 鈥榮maller class sizes鈥�. But how serious is he?
Phillipson: 鈥楩loor but no ceiling鈥� on teacher pay
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson answers MPs鈥� questions on the Children鈥檚 Wellbeing and Schools Bill, SEND and more
The trust versus LA debate is a damaging distraction
Rather than arguing about school structures, we should be focusing on removing accountability levers that are preventing schools of all types from collaborating, argues Keziah Featherstone
Why the curriculum review must consider its international impact
Thousands of parents choose international schools delivering the English curriculum because of its quality and rigour 鈥� a reality that must not be overlooked, says Cobis CEO Colin Bell
Why rural schools鈥� catchment challenges are worse than you realise
Everyone knows rural schools have catchment issues 鈥� but do we really appreciate just how stark they are? Michael Tidd illuminates the issue
鈥楴o urgency鈥� in DfE to tackle SEND 鈥榚mergency鈥�, MPs warn
The government needs to take urgent action to address the SEND crisis and explain how its vision for inclusive education will be achieved, says public spending watchdog