The Sutton Trust has been looking at the issue of school admissions for almost 20 years. They have repeatedly found evidence that England’s top comprehensive schools are, in practice, often highly socially selective. That needs to change. Find out more about their research in this area, why this issue matters, and what they're doing to … Continue reading Fair School Admissions Hub
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Foundation for Education Development (FED) survey
The FED is dedicated to the belief that long-term strategic education planning is vital to the success of countries and their people. Over the past six years, they have consulted with thousands of stakeholders across the education system. You can take part in their survey here.
The Pearson School & College Report 2026
The fifth annual Pearson School & College Report: Foundations for the future. It brings together thousands of voices from across education to build a clear, independent picture of what learning looks like in the UK today. The report is available on their website, here.
High-attaining maths pupils make more progress when grouped by attainment
Research by the Education Endowment Foundation and UCL finds that secondary school pupils with high prior attainment in maths (who have previously received high marks in the subject) make slower progress in mixed-attainment maths classes. The EEF recommends that maths teachers in mixed-attainment classes work to stretch high-attaining pupils, and that schools with sets in … Continue reading High-attaining maths pupils make more progress when grouped by attainment
NAHT survey finds half of school leaders have areas out of use or unfit for purpose
A poll has revealed school buildings blighted by leaking roofs and windows, damp, mould, asbestos, ageing boilers and fire doors, and even MDF holding up walls. The findings were highlighted in a survey by school leaders’ union NAHT ahead of its annual conference in Belfast. It found 51% of its members taking part in England … Continue reading NAHT survey finds half of school leaders have areas out of use or unfit for purpose
Responding to changing demand for school places
This new report from the National Audit Office examines DfE’s approach to supporting the school system in England respond to falling pupil numbers, seen in primary schools since 2018/19. Nationally, demand for primary school places fell by 3% between 2018/19 and 2024/25, with DfE projecting a further 7% fall from 2025 to 2030. The proportion … Continue reading Responding to changing demand for school places
Learning Together for Mental Health programme
Learning Together for Mental Health (LTMH) is a whole-school, multicomponent intervention that aims to improve academic outcomes, mental health, feelings of belonging and engagement for students, as well as to reduce bullying and foster a positive school climate. Place2Be, the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and leading researchers at Ipsos, Anna Freud, UCL, and London School … Continue reading Learning Together for Mental Health programme
Parent Voice Project
The Parent Voice Project explores how parents experience the education system in England today. Through large-scale polling, focus groups and ongoing engagement, the project brings together clear, balanced evidence on what parents think, what they value, and where they see challenges. Find out more on their website, here.
Researching Sustainable School Leadership
This new report summarises findings from the Sustainable School Leadership project, a UK-wide study which explored the training, supply, retention and wider sustainability of senior school leadership across the UK. Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of its Education Research Programme, the project ran from late 2022 to early 2026. … Continue reading Researching Sustainable School Leadership
Martyn’s Law
All schools with 200 or more people (includes staff as well as pupils) must be prepared to meet the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn's Law. There is a 24 month implementation period, but schools should be thinking about their actions now. The Home Office's Terrorism (protection of premises) … Continue reading Martyn’s Law
National School Governors’ Awareness Day 2026
The National School Governors’ Awareness Day 2026 takes place on Thursday, 12 February 2026. Judidium Education is hosting a day-long programme bringing together leading experts and experienced governors and trustees to explore key topics that shape effective governance today. You can register for selected topics - or all of them. Registration links are here.
Parent guide to school complaints
In response to rising complaints by parents and carers, Parentkind has puiblished a guide that aims to help parents and carers deal with issues before they become complaints, and to understand the difference between rasing issues and making (formal) complaints. The guidance is available here, on their website,
Generation AI: fears of ‘social divide’ unless all children learn computing skills
This is the title of a Guardian article by Robert Booth, UK technology editor, published on 5th January. It explores the danger of \ splitb developing between those who are AI literate and those who are not. It quotes Philip Colligan, the chief executive of the digital education charity the Raspberry Pi Foundation, who warns … Continue reading Generation AI: fears of ‘social divide’ unless all children learn computing skills
NGA publishes policy paper on SEND
Findings from NGA’s annual governance survey reveal an education system under growing strain. Supporting pupils with SEND has seen the steepest rise as the top challenge for governing boards across England (cited by 63% of respondents) and is accompanied by sharp increases in SEND-related pressures such as difficulties accessing funding and securing education, health and … Continue reading NGA publishes policy paper on SEND
Access to early SEND support through Best Start Family Hubs
Best Start Family Hubs are part of the governmenta's new Child Poverty Strategy (see this post for more on that). Best Start Family Hubs are to act as a one-stop-shop for parents to access SEND professional and services to support speech and language development. As part of the government’s pledge to roll out Best Start … Continue reading Access to early SEND support through Best Start Family Hubs
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