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
Tuesday
17th Oct 2023
SEND crisis ‘will spiral out of control’, MPs warn
Unless more funding is provided then the problems with SEND support will ‘quickly worsen’, cross-party MPs tell the chancellor ahead of his autumn mini-budget
AQA plans for digital GCSE exams from 2026
Exam board says digital exams could reduce teacher workload in the longer term
Why it’s time to start the move to digital exams
The chief of AQA explains why the exam board believes the time is right to start offering digital exams – but explains it’s a slow and steady process
Friday
13th Oct 2023
Stop ‘tinkering’ over SEND school policy, DfE told
Senior government figures should make marginalised and vulnerable pupils their policy ‘starting point’, says headteachers’ leader Geoff Barton
Tutoring: 3 ways to improve uptake and impact
Whoever wins the next election should commit to maintaining tutoring for pupil premium pupils to help tackle the disadvantage gap, says Action Tutoring CEO
91¶¶Òõ News podcast: Labour Party conference special
Join the 91¶¶Òõ News team as they discuss the major education policies announced by Labour this week, including boosting primary school nurseries and plans to teach ‘real world’ maths
4 in 10 teachers report frequent negativity about maths
Secondary students are more likely to be negative about maths than primary pupils, research shows
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Thursday
12th Oct 2023
Ofsted: MPs set to probe school inspection
Ofsted school inspections will come under the spotlight next week when unions, governors, parents and pupils give evidence to a Commons inquiry
Weekly round-up: Labour’s big plans and school closures
This week’s must-read education news includes Labour’s plans for schools and one head’s first-hand account of a school closing because of the falling birth rate