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Can Labour put all schools into trusts?

The government’s schools White Paper sets out a goal for full academisation - but Tes analysis suggests that it would take decades to turn this into reality

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Schools White Paper: when will the plans be delivered?

Tes sets out the timeline for key reforms included in this week's schools White Paper and associated plans to overhaul the SEND system

Local authorities ‘actively’ exploring opening school trusts

The schools White Paper said councils will get the power to form multi-academy trusts – while some have plans in the works, others have already ruled this out

Can Labour put all schools into trusts?

The government's schools White Paper sets out a goal for full academisation – but Tes analysis suggests that it would take decades to turn this into reality

SEND reform plans ‘risk overwhelming Sendcos’

Experts voice fears about the proposed new duty on schools to produce a statutory support plan for every pupil with SEND

Malvern College offshoot to open in South America

Malvern College São Paulo will open in the 2027-28 academic year as the sector's interest in South American opportunities continues to grow

SEND reforms a ‘massive demand’ on schools, says DfE boss

The government's vision for SEND 'isn't easy for schools' to deliver, Tim Coulson tells school leaders

3 in 5 people see teaching as ‘unappealing’

Just 6 per cent of respondents view teaching as a 'very appealing' job, YouGov survey suggests

Cambridge updates digital literacy curriculum for the AI era

Understanding 'parasocial' relationships, including with AI chatbots, and avoiding plagiarism are among the key updates to teaching topics for pupils aged 5 to 14

4 election priorities for secondary school leaders in Scotland

School Leaders Scotland publishes a manifesto for the upcoming parliamentary election, demanding action on the teacher workforce, funding and exams

KS4 reforms to make lower-attaining pupils ‘more visible’

Government launches a consultation on reforms to key stage 4, including changes to RISE interventions and a new ‘best fit’ progress measure targeted at low prior attainers

How is Labour planning to reform SEND?

The DfE sets out proposals for schools to produce statutory support plans for pupils with SEND and for new national inclusion standards. Here's everything you need to know about its reform plans

Schools White Paper: all you need to know

Tes has gathered all of the key information from the Labour government's schools White Paper

DfE reveals £4bn SEND reform spending plan

Schools will get access to £1.6bn inclusion funding and 'Experts at Hand' as part of the government's long-awaited SEND reforms

DfE White Paper to call for all schools to be in trusts

Government announces target to halve disadvantage gap, along with plans for funding reform, a new progress measure and retention bonuses for heads

DfE warned on lack of state capacity for private SEND pupils

Leaders raise concern that the government's fees plan could lead to 'catastrophic' loss of independent special school provision