The long-awaited education policy white paper was published on 23 February. Entitled Every child achieving and thriving, The Forward notes: This white paper is our plan to build a system that matches the ambition we have for our children, a system that works for the children neglected for too long, that stretches every child further, … Continue reading Every child achieving and thriving
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RISE team evaluation published
The Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) team programme has been found to be positive, collaborative and beneficial according to the government’s interim evaluation report investigating the first cohort of schools identified as requiring targeted support. You can download the report here.
10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child
The government will put an end to this cycle of patching and mending buildings that have already deteriorated, as the Education Secretary unveils today (Wednesday 11 February) a 10-year plan to transform the education estate so that children and young people across the country have the high-quality classrooms that are fit for purpose and resilient … Continue reading 10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child
How suspensions in school can help tackle behaviour and boost pupil support
This DfE blog article sets out advice regarding internal versus external suspensions and notes that guidance will be published shortly.
Have your say…
Here are some current consulations where you can provide feedback: Regulating on-screen assessments (Ofqal) Early years screen time and usage: call for evidence (DfE) Pupil Engagement Framework (NGA)
450,000 disadvantaged pupils could benefit from AI tutoring tools
The Department for Education has annunced that safe AI tutoring tools co-created with teachers are to be available to secondary schools by the end of 2027, helping to close the attainment gap. Trials of the AI tutoring tools will begin later this year with children in secondary schools across the country, drawing on first-hand experience … Continue reading 450,000 disadvantaged pupils could benefit from AI tutoring tools
KCSIE Webinar Series
Although these recordings of webinars are from 2023 they are still very relevant and useful. From Department for Education subject experts, they cover Low Level Concerns, Single Central Record, Sexting/Online Harms and Safeguarding Partners. They are available here.
Mobile phones in schools
New guidance from the Department for Education covers how to implement a policy that prohibits the use of mobile phones throughout the school day. The guidance can be downloaded from their website, here.
Generative AI: product safety standards
The Department for Education has published updated guidelines for AI that developers and suppliers should incorporate for educational products. The guidelines are available on their website, here.
£200 million SEND teacher training programme
Acting on the feedback from parents shared through the national conversation on SEND, the government is making sure that children in every classroom will benefit from brilliant teachers trained in supporting a wide range of needs. So the Department of Education announced, on January 16th, new SEND courses available to all teaching staff to deepen … Continue reading £200 million SEND teacher training programme
Use of reasonable force in schools
The government guidance about the use of physical restraint in schools has been updated and comes into force from April this year.You can download both the current and new guidance documents from the Department of Educatiobn website, here.
Government modernises exam records with new app: GCSE results online
The Department for Education today annouced that Year 11 students across England will be able to view their GCSE results on their phones for the first time from this summer. You can read the full press release here.
RISE attendance and behaviour hubs programme
New guidance for school leaders on the RISE (regional improvement for standards and excellence) attendance and behaviour hubs programme, its benefits and support, and how to join, has been published by the Department for Education (DfE). You can read about it and sign up on their website, here.
Maximising value for pupils: guidance for schools and trusts
The DfE has published guidance, support and a policy document for schools and trusts to maximise value from resources, ensuring every pound delivers for children. This includes: a policy paper: Maximising value for pupils; Achieving better value when buying; Managing financial and physical assets; Strategic workforce planning for schools and trusts; Improve your school's and … Continue reading Maximising value for pupils: guidance for schools and trusts
Free breakfast clubs
The DfE have published guidance for schools on the early adopter programme, April 2025 to March 2026 in the Free breakfast clubs scheme. Details on their website, here.
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