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
11th Jan 2023
Why the government must do more for international schools
The CEO of COBIS reflects on the positives and pitfalls of the latest international schools data – and on why the government must do more to make the most of its overseas educational assets
Using primaries to ease special schools pressure ‘a damning admission of failure’
Special school pupils could be housed temporarily in unfilled primary schools as DfE looks at ways to use space left vacant by falling pupil rolls
10 questions with... Emma Hollis
NASBTT executive director Emma Hollis talks to 91¶¶Òõ about the importance of staying humble and the increasing pressure the education sector is facing
Call for MPs to investigate private school taxes
Labour plans to force a vote in Parliament on the creation of a new committee to look at the ‘fair taxation of schools and education standards’
Tuesday
10th Jan 2023
Cross-party group to examine case for assessment reform
Exams system to come under scrutiny by MPs in attempt to influence political parties’ manifestos
Scottish free school meals pledge to remain undelivered by August 2024
Universal free school meals were supposed to be in place in primary by August 2022 – but the pledge won’t even be fully realised two years after that
Energy bill scheme changes: what you need to know
The key details from the government’s revamped Energy Bill Relief Scheme and what it will mean for schools and trusts
Some schools to get reduced help with energy bills from April
The government has announced another year of help for schools, but only those with the most expensive bills will receive support
Monday
9th Jan 2023
New timeline for Scottish qualifications review
The final report of the independent Hayward review of qualifications and assessment in Scotland has been delayed to ensure ‘meaningful engagement’
Is compelling students to take a subject a good idea?
Rishi Sunak plans to make maths mandatory to 18 in England but that approach can turn students off subjects, says Barry Black
Oak launches subject expert groups to win over teachers
Curriculum resources quango seeks to recruit teacher subject advisers but unions sound alarm over government ‘status’