Oct 12 2025 | News
There has been a drop in phonics attainment levels for both disadvantaged pupils, and those with SEND, according to new government figures. The latest results from the phonics screening check show 67 per cent of disadvantaged pupils who took the test for the first...
Oct 12 2025 | News
Laura Trott, shadow education secretary, has called for more ‘high-quality’ alternative provision (AP), as she addressed the Conservative party conference in Manchester last week. Praising the work that is done in alternative settings, where staff ‘work with...
Oct 4 2025 | News
Schools across England could face an annual shortfall of £310 million in covering the cost of free school meals (FSM) unless action is taken to reform the national school meals funding system, according to a new report. Earlier this year, the government announced...
Oct 4 2025 | News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to ensure every primary school in England has its own library. Speaking at the Labour party conference, which took place in Liverpool last week, she said a new scheme would create new libraries in 1700 primary schools that...
Sep 27 2025 | News
Schools aren’t receiving the support they need from external services, despite pressing need among pupils. That’s the conclusion of a new blog from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), which draws on responses from over 350 senior leaders and 800...
Sep 27 2025 | News
At their recent party conference in Bournemouth, Liberal Democrat members approved a new policy seeking to boost youth work. Noting the many ways in which youth workers can change lives and make a difference to communities, the party called for the government to...
