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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Thursday
27th Nov 2025
IB chief on Russia, curriculum reforms and ‘that’ UK funding cut
ÌÇÐÄVlog chats to International Baccalaureate director-general Olli-Pekka Heinonen during a stop in London as he tries to convince the government to reinstate IB state school funding
Ofsted SEND inspections: key failings revealed
ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis highlights the main findings in SEND inspection reports for the areas found to have systemic or widespread failings this year
Year 8 tests will boost outcomes - our journey proves it
The managing director of Ark Schools argues that more reading assessments could help boost outcomes, as her school group’s journey demonstrates
The key to teacher recruitment? Pay and workload
While graduates value the social impact of teaching, starting salaries and weekly working hours are more likely to determine whether they enter the profession, research shows
Wednesday
26th Nov 2025
Budget 2025 falls short for schools - despite some positives
A co-chair of the Headteachers’ Roundtable considers chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget announcement today and what it will mean for the schools sector
NEU weighs up strike action over ‘continued school underfunding’
England’s biggest education union warns it ‘will not accept another pay cut’ in response to today’s Budget
Budget 2025: what schools need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget sparks warnings about a real-terms drop in school funding but includes spending on school libraries and books. Here are all the key details for the sector
Ofsted pauses NPQ inspections
Watchdog stops routine inspections of national professional qualifications for 2025-26, at education secretary Bridget Phillipson’s request
6 ways international schools can boost belonging and inclusion
From toy ducks and bears to the value of culture fairs, here are the key insights from COBIS’ conference on developing a sense of belonging in international schools
Are EHCPs really driving the SEND crisis?
Education, health and care plans have been blamed for an unsustainable rise in special educational needs in schools, but would scrapping or limiting these plans fix the problem?
How our ‘16 by 16’ enrichment programme helps students
From an overnight stay in the countryside to riding a bike and visiting the seaside, this school is determined that all children should have 16 core enrichment experiences before they leave