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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Tuesday
28th Oct 2025
Phillipson commits to remove RAAC from schools by 2029
Government announces new timeline for removing collapse-prone concrete from schools as MPs scrutinise its progress
Minister rejects call to allow term-time holidays
Schools minister Georgia Gould says the government will not allow pupils to miss 10 days of school without good reason
Monday
27th Oct 2025
Sendcos back statutory mainstream support plan
Teacher Tapp data shows a higher level of support among Sendcos than other teachers for plans to create a new layer of learning support in mainstream schools
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DfE misses key teacher pay review deadline
Teacher pay review process 鈥榰ndermined鈥� by the government鈥檚 late submission of evidence, warn unions
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Schools 鈥榙isincentivised鈥� from helping poorest children
Former DfE permanent secretary calls for major reform, warning that the school system currently fails the pupils most in need of help
4 ways to promote creative careers in your curriculum
The programme lead for Discover! Creative Careers outlines a list of ways schools can show students the merits of a career in the creative industries
AI 鈥榞irlfriend鈥� apps: what teachers need to know
AI apps that simulate romantic relationships present a number of hidden dangers, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael, who explains what schools can do to help protect students
7 ways we鈥檙e addressing the decline in pupil reading
Globeducate education director Oanh Crouch outlines the steps being taken by the group to boost reading among children, both for academic prowess and enjoyment
Friday
24th Oct 2025
New guidance on school uniform: all you need to know
From September 2026, a new legal limit on the number of compulsory branded uniform items will be introduced. To plan wisely, schools should start preparing now
How we use parents鈥� stories to inspire and engage pupils
A simple idea of parents sharing their life experiences with students over a cup of tea has turned into a powerful part of our curriculum, explains this international school leader
Laura Trott: Heads have to 鈥榝ight鈥� for exclusions
Shadow education secretary talks to 糖心Vlog about the 鈥榩ushback鈥� facing heads on exclusions, how schools are 鈥榣agging鈥� on phone bans and why RISE plans are 鈥榬eckless鈥�