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
16th May 2023
Gilruth on defensive after children’s commissioner criticism
‘I do not recognise the picture he paints,’ says Scotland’s education secretary after scathing assessment by outgoing children’s commissioner Bruce Adamson
Pirls: England’s reading rise a major policy success story
As England moves up to fourth in Pirls for primary reading, Tim Oates explains why the outcome is proof that education policies can have a real impact if implemented correctly
Scottish government urged to deliver on free breakfast pledge
Policy first announced in 2020 to provide free breakfasts in primary and special schools must be enacted this year, says charity
Friday
12th May 2023
MAT governors frustrated by not overseeing heads
The role of local governance in multi-academy trusts is explored in a new report by the National Governance Association – here are its key findings
MAT leaders ‘in the dark’ over DfE growth decisions
MAT chief executives are sounding the alarm over how academies are being rebrokered and trusts penalised for taking on challenging schools
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Wednesday
10th May 2023
Wales: ‘Majority’ of pupils in first three years of school receiving free meals
The next phase of the Welsh universal free meal rollout in primary will begin in September with pupils in Years 3 and 4 benefiting
‘Dramatic’ rise in pastoral work takes ‘emotional toll’ on teachers
Three-fifths of teachers spend more time dealing with pupils’ emotional needs and behaviour than before the pandemic, survey finds