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
Yesterday
26th Apr 2024
Keeping Children Safe in Education: how things may change
A quietly announced call for evidence around school safeguarding guidance gives a sense of what future changes may occur, says Luke Ramsden
What is the future of school inspection in Scotland?
With Scotland’s school inspection system to be reviewed, Emma Seith speaks exclusively to interim chief inspector Janie McManus – in her first detailed interview – to find out whether big changes are ahead
Why more schools are turning to T levels - and what’s stopping others
Despite growing interest in T levels from schools, numerous barriers still exist to more doing the same, as Dan Worth discovers
Thursday
25th Apr 2024
One-word Ofsted judgements work for no one but the DfE
New ASCL chief Pepe Di’Iasio says the government’s justifications for retaining one-word judgements reveal it is looking to serve its own interests first, not schools or parents
Weekly round-up: Ofsted grades and teacher pay fears
This week’s essential education news includes the DfE under fire for not scrapping single-word Ofsted judgements and warnings about funding for a teacher pay rise
The pandemic’s damage is now clear, this is how we fight back
New research into the long-term impacts of the pandemic makes clear a holistic focus in education is vital to undo the damage done during lockdown, says Lee Elliot Major
Teacher levelling-up payments: all you need to know
Which teachers will be eligible for levelling-up premium payments, and when they can apply?