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 – he sits down with Kyle Tormey to explain why the latest iteration of his behaviour support will deliver safer and calmer classrooms
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Tuesday
15th Sep 2026
Powell told to revamp ‘dispiritingly dull’ English curriculum
Education committee chair Helen Hayes writes to education secretary asking her to ‘look again’ at review of how English is being taught
Barton urges new government to review White Paper
Former headteachers’ leader warns government is trying to do too much and warned it could ‘flog the system to death’
National centre promises to ‘revitalise’ arts in ‘under-served’ schools
New online centre’s drive for high-quality arts teaching and enrichment will prioritise ‘children and communities currently least able to access them’
Secondaries gain ‘flexibility’ 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’ 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 ‘dog eat dog’ culture between schools
Education secretary tells Tes she is ‘agnostic’ about school structures as she sets out her ambitions for technical education
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