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

27th May 2025

Why now is the right time for our MAT merger
The CEOs of two multi-academy trusts seeking a merger explain how they think it will benefit both – from easing financial pressures to improving SEND support
MAT merger single train track

Friday

23rd May 2025

Warning over ‘excess of caution’ in introducing digital exams
Concerns raised about the wait for on-screen assessment after AQA chief tells Tes that digital exams in a major subject are not expected until 2035 at earliest
excess of caution in digital exams
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Thursday

22nd May 2025

How our MAT has worked with the LA to improve specialist provision
Senior leaders at Ormiston Academies Trust discuss two major projects they have undertaken with the local authority to improve SEND support in the local area
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How to create a truly inclusive education system
The executive chair of the Centre for Young Lives explains its new roadmap to help the government deliver a more inclusive school system – and why inclusion is so important
inclusive education illustration of different heads

Wednesday

21st May 2025

DfE criticism of new special schools ‘appalling’, say leaders
Special-school leaders warn they are facing a ‘crisis’, with demand for places far outstripping supply, in response to government submission to SEND inquiry
Special schools no vacancy

Tuesday

20th May 2025

DfE bosses grilled on 6,500 new teachers pledge
Permanent secretary says there is no ‘baseline’ yet to measure progress towards the recruitment target – but details will be set out after the spending review
Teacher recruitment job interview

Monday

19th May 2025

Why education keeps collapsing into crisis
From pupil absence to teacher retention issues, we tolerate widespread, low-level failure. The system must act before dysfunction becomes unignorable, says this headteacher
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Friday

16th May 2025

Government told to ‘trust the profession’ on teacher training
Experts have their say on the government’s approach to initial teacher training, CPD and the Early Career Framework at the Schools and Academies Show
Teacher training trust trapeze

Thursday

15th May 2025

DfE considering if EHCPs are ‘right vehicle’
SEND adviser Dame Christine Lenehan says new reforms will change the ‘bureaucratic nightmare’ that the system has become
DfE considering if EHCPs are 'right vehicle'
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Tuesday

13th May 2025

SEND: Ofsted urged to check if schools meet legal duties
The watchdog’s focus on inclusion in schools under its proposed new inspection framework should be strengthened, MPs are told
Ofsted checks
COBIS 2025: 12 ideas and insights for international school leaders
Tes brings you the big talking points and essential intelligence from the annual gathering of international school leaders in London
COBIS conference 2025: Insights for international school leaders
How do we evolve the relationship between MATs and LAs?
We don’t have to wait for structural reform or the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, because joined-up relationships are shaped locally, says this MAT chief executive
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