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
8th Jan 2024
Labour plans to use AI to spot school absence trends
But experts sound warnings over data privacy and the reliability of AI in addressing the school attendance crisis
Attendance crisis: DfE expands hubs and mentor scheme
Trusts’ leader says DfE attendance measures are not enough and a ‘much more systemic response’ is needed
Friday
5th Jan 2024
What’s in store for education in 2024
Sam Freedman offers his view on how the next 12 months will play out for schools – and what will likely happen after the general election
DfE mulls boost to international recruitment
Officials want to help schools hire more teachers from overseas amid worsening recruitment crisis
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Friday
29th Dec 2023
Ruth Miskin appointed Dame in New Year Honours
Academy trust CEOs, heads and teachers among the appointees in the King’s New Year Honours list
Progress on National Digital Academy branded ‘pitiful’
Proposed National Digital Academy aimed to help people study for Highers ‘any time, any place’, but doubts cast over scheme’s progress