Jul 3 2026 | News
England manager suggests parents should ‘write an excuse for school’ The largest teaching union has called for schools to be able to offer a ‘flexible start’ on Monday, after England coach Thomas Tuchel said that children should be able to stay up late to watch...
Jun 26 2026 | News
But research finds disadvantaged pupils at risk of missing out New research suggests quality work experience can be difficult to access for disadvantaged young people, meaning they are potentially missing out on the crucial benefits it offers. A new report by the...
Jun 26 2026 | News
Union says schools are facing ‘no small challenge’ despite £500m funding The government has issued new guidance on inclusion bases in schools, with the stated ambition that eventually every secondary school will have one, and with an equivalent number of pupil places...
Jun 18 2026 | News
£132.5 million of new funding may not go directly to schools The government has unveiled new enrichment benchmarks for schools and colleges. While the announcement comes with £132.5 million of potential funding attached, concerns have been raised about the capacity of...
Jun 18 2026 | News
Youth services hit by big decline in local authority spending There have been calls to invest in youth services and spaces for young people, following the government’s announcement of a social media ban for under-16s. Earlier this week, the prime minister announced...
