Policy

The long wait for Labour’s schools policy document has ramped up the pressure – and the stakes are high, writes Sam Freedman

The key legislative changes to employment rights that heads and HR teams need to be aware for the year ahead – and beyond

Aatif Hassan talks to Tes about running one of the fastest-growing international school groups, how his own upbringing – filled with ‘tragedy and failure’ – led him to education and why ‘plans are afoot’ for expansion in 2026

Why a tiered system for education, health and care plans would radically improve support – and two other core ideas the government could use to solve the SEND crisis

There is much riding on the government’s upcoming White Paper, but the sector has already shown great innovation in a system designed not to be inclusive, writes Margaret Mulholland

What impact will the RISE attendance and behaviour hubs and schools White Paper have on classroom disruption this year? Tom Bennett looks ahead

All you need to know about the Year 4 times table check, including when it takes place and which questions are most likely to appear

Misogyny takes hold beyond the school gates – so it’s essential that the new government strategy does not expect education to solve this social issue alone, writes the Schools Consent Project’s Luke Ramsden

With the government wanting mainstream schools to open specialist provision, heads warn that this can lead to increased pressures from parents and other schools

Minister is asked about how specialist places in mainstream schools will be staffed during latest public engagement event

From AI attendance targets to more mandatory tests, the DfE has not made it easy for schools to remain calm amid so many demands – and 2026 may not be any better, says Pepe Di’Iasio

Teachers will be given specialist training to talk to students about issues such as consent, as part of a new government strategy to address misogyny