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
16th Oct 2024
How the DfE attendance mentor scheme will work
The programme director overseeing the delivery of the government’s new attendance scheme outlines how it will work for those involved – and how it could benefit all in the sector
Private school VAT rules ‘not fit for purpose’
In a letter seen by 91¶¶Òõ, the Independent Schools Council says HMRC guidance regarding VAT on school fees is ‘confusing’
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It’s time all exam marking came with annotations
Without insights into markers’ decisions to reward or penalise aspects of a student exam paper it’s hard to know whether to challenge a mark or not
Tuesday
15th Oct 2024
A legacy for leaders: ‘Why we need to be more Tim’
Authors of a new book celebrating the life and work of Sir Tim Brighouse explain why his ideas, ethos and enthusiasm are needed as much as ever to drive education forward
Let’s link learning to career opportunities throughout school
Schools should have a clear and regular focus on how their curriculum links to careers to help boost life outcomes for young people, says Oli De Botton
Monday
14th Oct 2024
MP bids for school mobile phone ban to become law
The bill will aim to address concerns about the negative impact of technology on children
Labour’s first 100 days: progress but real work lies ahead
NAHT’s Paul Whiteman reflects on Labour’s education achievement after 100 days – and outlines why the hard work lies ahead
Practical ways to tackle racism in education, from ITT to leadership
If we want to make education an inclusive environment for all, we need to take meaningful action – including bringing back Diversity Hubs, says Evelyn Forde
Friday
11th Oct 2024
How will the Employment Rights Bill impact schools?
91¶¶Òõ rounds up all we know so far about how the government’s planned workers’ rights legislation will affect teachers and support staff
Whatever happened to the £145.5m to maintain teacher numbers?
The deadlock between national and local government over teacher numbers in Scotland cannot last forever – Emma Seith looks at what got us to this point and what might come next
Phonics check results: 7 insights for teachers and leaders
Stubborn gaps in attainment in the phonics screening check results according to region, the level of SEN support and disadvantage highlight why Labour must focus on early years, say union leaders