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
Wednesday
31st May 2023
‘Overwhelming appetite for change’ in Scottish education, report finds
The results of Scotland’s ‘national discussion’ about the future of education were published and debated at Holyrood this afternoon
Poorer schools get smaller share of funding, IFS warns
Decades worth of ‘progressive’ spending policies aimed at schools in disadvantaged areas are gradually being eroded, new report finds
RSE: DfE names experts advising on ‘age-appropriate’ lessons
Panel appointed following concerns that children are ‘being taught concepts they are too young to understand’
How to make outdoor education part of the curriculum
Residential outdoor education should be a right and available to everyone, not just those who can afford it, says Martin Davidson
Is Labour going to make oracy a policy priority?
Alastair Campbell talks to 91¶¶Òõ to explain why he’s urging Labour Party leadership to make oracy an education manifesto pledge
Friday
26th May 2023
ASCL announces dates for first-ever strike ballot
The first national ballot on industrial action in the union’s 150-year history will run from 19 June to 31 July
GCSEs: Only a quarter of students had recommended NTP support
Over a third of exam students during Covid felt teachers were biased against certain groups in the awarding of teacher-assessed grades, a major study shows
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Thursday
25th May 2023
Oak’s UK restriction U-turn sparks fury
Oak National’s decision to make all content free under government licence – and reverse earlier decision to restrict content to UK-only users – ‘rides roughshod’ over teacher and publisher views, says BESA
GCSEs: Soaring food prices ‘likely’ to hit grades
Experts say eligibility criteria for free school meals needs ‘urgent review’ as students are going hungry
Tackle ‘blame and shame’ of school exclusions, says RSA
Schools working more closely with health, care and social services to address pupils’ mental health and wellbeing needs can help to reduce suspensions and exclusions, says report
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Wednesday
24th May 2023
Heads, governors and teachers to mass lobby MPs
ASCL, NAHT, NEU, NGA and Unison will lobby Parliament on Tuesday 20 June to protest the ‘unprecedented crisis’ facing schools
DfE to reveal school buildings at risk of collapse
Minister commits to publishing data on the condition of all school buildings after Labour urges the government to be upfront with parents about the risks of collapse