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
Friday
10th Jun 2022
Let’s talk about a ‘stuck’ system, not ‘stuck’ schools
If we really want to help schools improve, we need to raise our gaze from ‘stuck’ schools to the system that creates them, argues Jon Severs
The remote learning plans making waves in the Western Isles
Teachers in the Western Isles have signalled they are prepared to strike over remote-learning plans – we chart the fallout
Levelling Up: Bids sought for new free schools drive
DfE announces plan for 75 new free schools and sixth forms – but school leaders warn these must not just be for the ‘lucky few’
Thursday
9th Jun 2022
John Edwards to helm new DfE Regions watchdog
The Schools White Paper said the new group will intervene where trusts ‘are not providing the excellent education’ the DfE expects
Revealed: ‘Shocking’ rise in disadvantaged pupils
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals has risen again, now standing at 22.5 per cent, new DfE census data reveals
Four UK schools shortlisted for $250k ‘best schools’ prize
50 schools from across the globe have been shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prizes
EYFS: How the lack of physical activity in Covid has hit learning
While the current focus is on academic ‘catch-up’ after the pandemic, we need to bear in mind how the Covid lockdowns affected EYFS pupils’ physical development, too, say these academics
Tuesday
7th Jun 2022
Northern Ireland announces summer holiday school meal grants
Weekly payment aims to help more than 100,000 pupils affected by poverty
‘Stuck’ schools: Why teacher turnover needs tackling
The co-author of a major report into why certain schools get ‘stuck’ with poor Ofsted outcomes outlines the key findings – and how policymakers can help these struggling schools
School funding: Full formula ‘expected’ by 2027
The DfE says it hopes the National Funding Formula for schools will be fully implemented within five years
Joining MAT has ‘no positive effect’ on struggling primaries
The DfE has been urged to look at increased funding and ways to improve teacher retention for schools ‘stuck’ on low Ofsted gradings