The Department for Education is proposing a new wave of statutory literacy assessments, including a reading test in Year 8 and stronger writing checks in Year 6, in a bid to identify struggling pupils...
The Annual Review Checklist (Downloadable PDF) A parent-friendly checklist to take into Annual Review meetings so you can confidently check the plan is still fit for purpose, up to date, and actually ...
From summer 2026, Year 11 students across England will be able to view their GCSE results on their phones for the first time, using a new national Education Record app. The move is designed to moderni...
An Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) is the first gate you must pass. If the LA says “no,” it doesn’t mean your child doesn’t need help—it usually means the L...
1. The “Legal Test” Terms 2. The “Funding & Provision” Buzzwords 3. The “Process” Acronyms 4. The “Tribunal” Talk Quick Translation Table for Parent...
demand for tutors risks deepening educational inequality as families rethink schooling choices. Since the UK government introduced a 20 % value-added tax (VAT) on private school fees from 1 January 20...
Expanded Detail As lawmakers return to the capital, the debate over the national budget has shifted from general fiscal policy to a high-stakes standoff over educational equity. While the government’s...
Your statement should clearly explain: Keep it clear, factual, and based on real examples. A simple structure that works 1) Short introduction Include: Example sentence: “My child has ongoing difficul...
A new national campaign is calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to weaken the legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England, ahead of expected reform...
Sweeping changes are coming to the UK’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sector, with the government preparing to introduce “digital support passports” and a new four-tier...
