England’s SEND system is entering the first stage of a long reform programme. From September 2026, staff across early years, schools and colleges are expected to gain access to government-backed train...
Hundreds more schools and colleges are joining the government-backed solar programme, with ministers estimating that participating settings could save £220 million on energy bills over the lifetime of...
The government says 4,654 additional teachers have been recruited towards its target of 6,500, including staff in secondary schools, special schools and further education. The figures represent progre...
The government has reopened the question of long-term social-care reform, accelerating Baroness Casey’s commission and launching a public “Big Conversation” about the values, funding and structure of ...
Cyberattacks and interference in democratic processes have been added to the UK’s National Risk Register, reflecting the growing importance of digital resilience to public safety and trust....
The government has today published its long-awaited schools white paper, Every child achieving and thriving, alongside a formal SEND reform consultation that includes major proposed changes to EHCPs a...
The Department for Education has published a new 10-year Education Estates Strategy, outlining significant reforms to how school buildings are funded, maintained and managed across England. The strate...
Teachers warn that reading and writing gaps are appearing sooner in pupils’ lives, placing new demands on already stretched primary schools. Primary schools across England are reporting growing dispar...
Nearly half of parents of children with complex needs say they fear their child could lose vital support under proposed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms in England, according ...
More than 300,000 children across England are set to benefit from free breakfast clubs from April, as the UK government expands provision under its Best Start programme aimed at easing cost-of-living ...
