Policy & Government
Get the latest updates on education policies, government initiatives, and school funding decisions. We cover key announcements from the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted, and policymakers, offering insights into how policy changes affect primary, secondary, and sixth form education.
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Apr- 2025 -22 April
Breakfast clubs officially available at 750 UK schools
Some 750 schools have officially opened breakfast clubs today (22 April), offering 30 minutes of free childcare to families and…
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17 April
Haringey schools to receive to receive funding for energy bills
Climate-conscious Haringey schools will receive vital funding to cut their utility bills and improve energy efficiency. The Brook Special Primary…
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17 April
NEU warns Labour of strike action if pay offer is ‘unacceptable’
Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), has warned the government that industrial action will be taken…
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14 April
London mayor launches Greener Schools programme
Sadiq Khan has launched his Greener Schools programme, which aims to help London schools save £18k each year on their…
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11 April
NAHT calls on govt for ‘increased and sustained’ investment in teaching
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has said that schools need to see “increased and sustained” investment from the…
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10 April
Over 90% of schools restrict children’s use of smartphones
The majority of schools – 99.8% of primary schools and 90% of secondary schools – have policies in place that…
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9 April
Hampshire educational trustees banned due to financial mismanagement
The Charity Commission has banned trustees of The Saint George Educational Trust after a statutory inquiry found “significant” financial mismanagement. …
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8 April
Temporary school opens in Harlow following urgent relocation
Katherine Primary Academy in Harlow has opened its new temporary school, which was delivered by Wernick Group, following the discovery…
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7 April
Welsh gov unveils £900k grant to tackle Welsh speaking teachers shortage
The Welsh Government has announced a £900,000 grant to help schools increase the numbers of Welsh speaking teachers and tackle…
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4 April
Starmer names Oli de Botton as expert adviser on education
The PM’s office has announced that Keir Starmer has appointed Oli de Botton as its “expert adviser” on education and…
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