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
15th Apr 2021
Wednesday
14th Apr 2021
Put £10m behaviour pot into mental health, say teachers
Teachers’ leader backs call to spend £10m DfE behaviour hub programme fund on mental health counsellors instead
Free early years education from age 1 promised by SNP
Election pledge involves the extension of free early years education and ‘wraparound’ childcare all year round
Schools could be ‘investigated’ over daily worship duty
Schools minister says all schools are required to ensure a collective act of worship takes place every day
Scottish election 2021: Greens’ manifesto for education
Ahead of the election, the Greens pledge to reform national education bodies such as the SQA and give teachers autonomy
Music tuition will be free to all pupils, SNP promises
Music tuition manifesto promise made amid concerns about the postcode lottery and the impact of Covid
Tuesday
13th Apr 2021
Academies latest: 13 key points teachers need to know
From Ofsted and Covid to ‘tightened’ academy regulation, here are the highlights from today’s education committee meeting
How will history judge Gavin Williamson?
If you look at how the education secretary portrays his tenure, you might think it a success, says Yvonne Williams
Academy conversion backlog of failed schools cut by 62%
Regional schools commissioner ‘really hopeful’ sponsor has been found for school waiting 10 years to become an academy
Laptops target still unmet a month after pupils’ return
The DfE is still more than 4,000 devices short on delivering its target of free laptops for disadvantaged pupils
SNP to promise more help with cost of school day
Party will promise help with practical subject costs, school trips and school uniform