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
14th Aug 2023
Warning over non-experts teaching subjects
Labour accuses the Conservatives of creating ‘the perfect storm’ for schools with both experienced teachers and new recruits leaving the profession
Exams 2023: Results loom but is a return to 2019 standards fair?
After three years of pandemic disruption and almost two weeks lost to industrial action and extra bank holidays, can GCSE and A-level students really be judged against their pre-pandemic peers?
Thursday
10th Aug 2023
New guidance on supporting pupils with ME and CFS
Schools should consider ways to ‘modify and tailor adjustments’ for pupils with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome, says the government in new plan
A-level results: Students urged to prepare for ‘plan B’
Clamour for top university places means schools need to be ready to help students navigate clearing once A-level results are revealed
Help A-level students leave home for uni, teachers urged
Many poorer sixth-formers may be opting out of prestigious universities due to financial worries, researchers warn
Friday
4th Aug 2023
Why comparing trust and LA schools ignores reality
New analysis comparing the Ofsted ratings of local authority schools and academies overlooks the reason why academy trusts were created in the first place, says the deputy of the Confederation of School Trusts
Keegan’s adviser returns to schools policy role
Rory Gribbell will move to a civil service position at the DfE as senior policy adviser on schools
91¶¶Òõ Scotland interview: Labour’s Pam Duncan-Glancy
Thousands of disabled school leavers’ prospects could be transformed by a proposed new law, says Scottish Labour’s education spokesperson in a 91¶¶Òõ interview
What is the national curriculum?
All the key information that primary and secondary teachers need to know about the government’s curriculum guidance