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

Thursday

End ‘spaghetti junction’ catch-up funding, say MPs
The National Tutoring Programme contract with Randstad should be stopped if the scheme fails to meet its targets by spring, says committee

Eton plan for three selective sixth-form schools in North and Midlands
Private school partnership with major MAT aims to open free schools in Oldham, Middlesbrough and Dudley
Eton College and Star Academies aim to run three selective sixth forms in Oldham, Middlesbrough and Dudley.
Teacher pay: What the DfE’s plans mean for you
The government wants to increase teachers’ starting salary to £30,000 – but its newly published proposals would affect more experienced teachers, too. 91¶¶Òõ explains the DfE’s plans in detail
What proposed pay reforms will mean for you
Will Scottish education reform get a Hollywood ending?
The Muir report said a lot of things that teachers wanted to hear – but many will remain sceptical, says Henry Hepburn
Will Scottish education reform get a Hollywood ending?
3 ways to close education’s worrying careers-guidance gap
New research has unmasked divides between schools when it comes to the careers guidance they are able to offer. The CEO of the Sutton Trust explains how this inequality could be tackled
3 ways to close education's worrying careers-guidance gap
Schools ‘stand ready’ to take in children fleeing war in Ukraine
Heads’ leader said challenge can be met rapidly after education secretary Nadhim Zahawi announced plans to place 100,000 children in UK schools
Warning over lack of multi-sensory teachers
The government needs to create an education fund for children with both sight and hearing loss, says charity
Warning over lack of specialist multi sensory teachers
Schools ‘lack funding’ for careers guidance
All schools should have a professional careers adviser because the quality of careers guidance is too varied, says Sutton Trust report