New £200m programme to train every teacher in SEND
The government aims to ensure that more children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can thrive in their local nursery,...
January 16, 2026
Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading
Millions are set to benefit from the power of reading as the government and National Literacy Trust kick off the National Year of Reading. A national...
January 14, 2026
Calls for caution as Government moves to introduce Ofsted inspections for Multi-Academy Trusts
Plans to introduce Ofsted inspections for multi‑academy trusts (MATs) have prompted a cautious response from sector leaders. They warn that any new system must...
January 8, 2026
Over half of teachers in England work with children who are homeless
Shelter sounds the alarm on the housing emergency as teachers report homelessness is having a devastating impact on children’s education. New research from Shelter...
December 16, 2025
Government funds major expansion of colleges
£283 million allocated to support college training in construction and tech The government has invested more than £283 million to help meet surging demand for homegrown...
December 15, 2025
SEND tribunal statistics hit record high
The Ministry of Justice has published its latest quarterly tribunal statistics. It revealed a sharp rise in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) appeals...
December 15, 2025
Narrow Synthetic Phonics is not effective for teaching struggling young readers
Synthetic phonics teaches children to pronounce sounds in isolation before blending them into words. However, research suggests that it is failing many struggling young...
December 10, 2025
Health crisis facing the class of 2035
The Youth Sport Trust has launched its latest Class of 2035 Report. It warns that urgent action must be taken to increase physical activity...
December 2, 2025
Liverpool school revealed as winner of UK teaching award on BBC’s The One Show
Abbot’s Lea School has been recognised as the Gold Winner of the SEND and Inclusive Practice category in the 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards. The...
December 1, 2025
Inspirational headteacher named a Cumbria ‘Alumnus of the Year 2025’
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Nathan Pow, has fulfilled his ambition of becoming a headteacher just 10 years after graduating. This has earned him the prestigious University of Cumbria...
November 28, 2025
