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Stuck Schoools: DfE sets out plans In February 2025, the UK government unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the persistent issue of ‘stuck’ schools—those that have consistently received poor Ofsted ratings over extended periods. This initiative aims to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has access to a high-quality education, as well as “an excellent teacher for every …
DfE Alternative Provision Guidance 2025: What Schools, Trusts, and Local Authorities Need to Know The Department for Education (DfE) has published its updated alternative provision (AP) guidance, replacing the 2013 version. With new policies, statutory expectations, and a stronger focus on reintegration, this guidance provides critical updates for local authorities, MATs, and schools arranging alternative provision for students. In this …
Federations: What you need to know The introduction of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill into the House of Commons signals a significant shift in England’s education policy. It offers, prima facie, a renewed focus on collaboration, equity, and local governance. By empowering local authorities to open schools, ending the automatic academisation of failing schools, and the ‘concept of a …
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill:A Transformative Shift in English Education Policy The UK government this week unveiled its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, a legislative proposal that has sent shockwaves of sorts through the sector, designed to reshape the landscape of education governance, teacher pay, school admissions, and children’s welfare in schools. Containing significant changes aimed at promoting equity, …
Ofsted’s Annual Report 2023/24: Driving Change in Education The 2023/24 Ofsted Annual Report represents a transformative chapter in the evolution of England’s education and social care landscape. After a period of unease and scrutiny for the divisive organisation, and under the leadership of Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, the report reflects the outcomes of the most extensive consultation …
Labour Party Education Reforms:Major Talking Points from the 2024 Conference The 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool has brought a renewed focus on education, with the party outlining its vision for tackling critical challenges facing schools in England. From introducing free breakfast clubs to addressing the systemic issues within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, the Labour Party education …
Bridget Phillipson Faces First Education Questions from MPs Bridget Phillipson and her ministerial team faced their first round of questions from MPs yesterday after Labour’s victory in the July election. The topics, centered around some of the most pressing issues in education today, included SEND education, the ongoing funding challenges, private schools, and the relationship between the government and teachers’ …
DfE Publishes Academy Trust Handbook 2024 The Department for Education has today published it’s annual Academy Trust Handbook in time for the new academic year 2024/25. Acting as a guide for academy trusts, the guide covers myriad topics such as trust funding agreements, the need for effective governance, safeguarding, and much more, laying out its points in a ‘must’ and …
Private Schools and VAT: Labour Publish New Details on Policy Labour has today published new details on it’s oft-controversial plan to change the way VAT is applied to private schools. Perhaps not coincidentaly following on from the news that there is a “£20 billion black hole” in the country’s finances, the policy is intended to generate significant revenue but has …
PAG named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2024 PAG is incredibly proud to announce that we have been named on the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™. The Best Workplaces for Women™ list recognises companies in the UK that are committed to ensuring a reasonable balance of women and men across the organisation; removing barriers to women’s career …