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
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.
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
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)
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.
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
The case for governance
This new report from the NGA sets out a clear and compelling case for governance as a foundational pillar of a sustainable, resilient and high-performing education system. At its best, governance provides strategic leadership, local accountability and continuous oversight that no other part of the system can replicate. At a time of growing complexity, financial … Continue reading The case for governance
Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right
This press release from multiple government agencies (Ofsted, Care Quality Commission, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and HM Inspectorate of Probation) warns that children who are affected by domestic abuse are not being consistently recognised as victims despite this being set out in law. It includes a link to the newlay … Continue reading Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right
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.
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,
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
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