Sunday
Spring Budget 2024: What do schools need?
School sector leaders are calling on the chancellor for extra funds to deal with spiralling SEND costs, the crumbling school estate and low minimum per-pupil funding
Reception pupils in nappies reveals societal challenges
More children are starting Reception not school-ready, creating added pressures for early years staff – and this is a symptom of a wider issues in society, says this MAT leader
Thursday
How the power of service can tackle rising NEET numbers
Getting more young people into work and supporting their communities can help boost economic outcomes and the life chances of thousands of young people
Some autistic pupils have to ‘fail’ to get support, MSPs told
Inquiry into additional support for learning hears of families who do not feel that their autistic child is included in mainstream school
NI schools ‘let down’ by new buildings funding withdrawal
Education minister Paul Givan seeks to reassure schools after accusing UK government of ‘reneging’ on a financial commitment to integrated schools
Schools must share attendance data from August
DfE confirms statutory measures to combat low attendance, including national framework for parent fines
Wednesday
Education reform will begin in 2024, promises Gilruth
Scotland’s education secretary attempts to ease concerns that little progress has been made on reforming assessment and qualifications since the June 2023 Hayward report
Money, parity, clarity: the top priorities for assessment reform
Hayward review consultation sheds light on how the Scottish education sector wants qualifications reformed, drawing on the views of more than 11,000 people
MAT body calls for major changes to accountability
Confederation of School Trusts urges government to review school league tables and consult on replacing inspection grades
Major academy trust launches think tank with Eton
Star Academies and Eton announce plan to set up organisation focused on ensuring high-achieving pupils reach their potential
