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
6th May 2022
Need to know: SEND, Sats and energy price-hike help
A roundup of 91¶¶Òõ’ most popular articles from the past week, including how schools are preparing for Sats, the issues with SEND support and the launch of a DfE survey to help schools with energy price rises
National school absence fines plan greenlit despite parent opposition
Ministers also set to legislate to require schools to have attendance policies
Free school charity closing after losing DfE contract
New Schools Network is to shut down after missing out on funding for free-school support
Where is ministers’ energy and ambition for Scottish education?
The SNP has dominated yet another election but needs a new sense of purpose on education, says Henry Hepburn
SEND: School leadership ‘shift’ needed on inclusion
The need for inclusion and more training for teachers and leaders was highlighted by the 91¶¶Òõ Education Insights SEND expert panel
Thursday
5th May 2022
Welsh education: ‘radical reform’ is everywhere
Welsh schools are under ‘enormous’ pressure – but when it comes to the new curriculum, there’s much to learn from Scotland’s experiences
DfE: Schools may get ‘extra’ energy price-hike help
Government survey to explore how much schools are paying for gas and electricity, and whether they are switching tariffs
DfE in dark on SEND targets, admits adviser
Government adviser warns that department doesn’t currently know if pupil EHCPs are being delivered
Why SEND system must bring in PMLD and SLD qualifications
A Sendco explains why future iterations of the SEND Green Paper must include a focus on qualifications for those working with pupils with severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties
Tuesday
3rd May 2022
Northern Ireland Assembly election 2022: education policies
91¶¶Òõ looks at key education promises made by parties standing in Northern Ireland this Thursday
NTP data plan shows ‘bullying’ government prioritises PR over pupils
Michael Tidd outlines why the government’s attempt to push the blame for the failure of the NTP to schools suggests Nadhim Zahawi and his department have their priorities all wrong