DfE promises delayed KCSIE guidance ‘this month’ New version of safeguarding guidance will only feature ‘technical changes’, despite previous promises of ‘substantive’ updates
Headteacher associations join forces in national network Group aims to ‘mobilise’ leaders and give heads stronger policymaking voice
New compliance checks to spot schools flouting Baker clause But those breaking the rules won’t be named and shamed
Who are the CEOs batting for Labour’s schools bill? Labour’s schools bill has been heavily criticised, but who are the CEOs who support the bill – and why?
Government promises new school complaints guidance Ministers drawing up advice for both schools and parents, as new research launched to tackle issue
1 in 20 pupils now have EHCP after numbers rise again New data shows 11 per cent yearly rise in number of pupils with education, health and care plans amid government reform plans
Pupil numbers fall as system passes demographic tipping-point And for the first time, there are now more academies in England than council-maintained schools
DfE extends neurodiversity support scheme, but with less funding Programme that trains teachers to better identify needs extended into 2025-26 with £9.5m
Lords seek to water down schools bill powers Peers will consider hundreds of amendments to the legislation as opposition politicians point to ‘serious concerns’