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
Monday
23rd Sep 2024
Schools invited to pilot Labour’s breakfast club plan
The DfE has said that the scheme will ‘test and learn what works’ ahead of a national rollout
Government must get a grip on poverty to help schools
At the Labour Party Conference, experts discuss the impact that helping disadvantaged families would have in reducing the pressures on schools
Is teaching suffering an identity crisis?
A new report on how we entice new teachers into the profession inadvertently revealed a deeper question the sector needs to ask: what do we want teachers to be?
VAT on school fees will lead to teacher job cuts, warns SCIS
The body for Scottish independent schools also says that displaced students in exam years are struggling to find places in the state sector
Friday
20th Sep 2024
‘Thin reform proposals’ not enough for ‘creaking’ education system
School Leaders Scotland responds after the long-awaited government response to the Hayward review of qualifications and assessment, and also shares its view on the country’s education bill
Labour’s education policy: what schools can expect
Ahead of this year’s Labour Party conference, we look at what we know so far on the new government’s key education policies, including Ofsted report cards and recruiting 6,500 more teachers
Why languages should still matter to schools
After 91¶¶Òõ analysis showed a decades-long retreat of languages from Scottish schools, these researchers lay out why they remain crucial
Why we’re launching a dedicated maths review
Researchers launching a maths review explain why, despite plenty of positives with the subject, there are many areas that need focus to help the subject maintain momentum
Mayors’ bid for school oversight role
Former government adviser says regional responsibility for schools should be transferred from DfE regions to metro mayors
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The battle for regional school control
Trusts, councils and metro mayors are all pushing for a driving role in school improvement after the new government signalled a shake-up
Thursday
19th Sep 2024
Mobile phones in schools: all you need to know
The use of phones in schools is a controversial topic – but should they be banned? 91¶¶Òõ looks at what the government guidance and research tell us
Hayward response finally revealed by education secretary
Plan to scrap S4 exams rejected – but ‘internal and continuous assessment will contribute to a greater percentage of a final grade’, says Jenny Gilruth