Schools shouldering burden of inadequate support services

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...

Liberal Democrats back youth work

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...

MPs call for big changes to SEND, but want EHCPs to stay

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) must become an ‘intrinsic part’ of mainstream education, according to a new report from parliament’s education committee. However, the MPs also urged that education, health and care plans (EHCPs) should not be...

Negative reaction to Ofsted’s finalised report cards

Ofsted have received a generally negative reaction from teachers and leaders as they unveiled the finalised plans for their new inspection report cards. Following a consultation on their plans, Ofsted has now produced final plans which include a number of changes from...

Farage calls for schools to teach ‘trades and services’

Nigel Farage called for schools to teach ‘trades and services’, as he spoke at the Reform UK conference earlier this month. The party, which met for its conference on 5 and 6 September at the NEC near Birmingham, has not yet drawn up a detailed slate of policies....