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
Tuesday
10th Jun 2025
Cutting EHCPs ‘treats the symptom not cause’ of SEND crisis
A parliamentary inquiry into solving the SEND crisis heard evidence today from school leaders and research experts. Here is everything you need to know
Estelle Morris: ‘I wish I had understood the impact of resigning on others’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to former education secretary and teacher Estelle Morris
Spending Review 2025: what schools can expect
A funding increase for schools is expected to be announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves this week – but experts question how much of a difference it will make
Friday
6th Jun 2025
P4s could work out acceptable teacher pay offer, says EIS chief
EIS general secretary makes her comments to AGM delegates as she formally opens a ballot on industrial action over workload
EU scheme ‘could boost language teacher pipeline’
Plan comes as figures suggest language assistant hires have fallen for the first time in five years
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Thursday
5th Jun 2025
Gilruth told to act on violence before a teacher is killed
Education secretary asked if it will ‘take a teacher being murdered at work’ to see ‘real action to protect staff from violence and aggression in schools’
Secondary teachers move closer to striking over contact time
Teachers in Scotland have lost patience over the slow progress on cutting class-contact time by 90 minutes a week, says SSTA
Primary schools not included in DfE’s 6,500 new teacher target
Government confirms its target will only be based on teachers in secondaries, special schools and colleges
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I know pupils will benefit from this game-changing new FSM policy
Co-chair of the Headteachers’ Roundtable Keziah Featherstone says there is no doubt pupils’ lives and education success will benefit from the changes to free school meals