This latest survey has informed NASBTT’s recent engagements with government to inform education policy, leading to renewed calls for changes outlined in its manifesto.

A record two million UK children now face significant struggles with talking and understanding words, according to a report by Speech and Language UK.

The government has said that the Dedicated Schools Grant Statutory Override, which helps councils manage SEND costs, will stay in place until the end of 2027/28.

Ofqual has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed approach to regulating apprenticeship assessments, including those for foundation apprenticeship assessments.

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The government has published a 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, designed to address the maintenance backlog in schools, colleges, hospitals and courts.

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Let’s Go Zero is asking schools across the UK to take part in the Climate Action Countdown 2025 next week, which is a week of free climate activities running from 23rd to 27th June.

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New findings from Teacher Tapp looked at whether teachers were more likely to stay in their profession if they only taught in one classroom, as opposed to those who move between several.

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New data on drugs and alcohol consumption in schools by NASUWT — The Teacher’s Union has found that alcohol, nicotine and nitrous oxide are being consumed within schools by pupils

Department for Education

The government has confirmed that they will not be extending their Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grants, after five years of allocating money to public sector buildings, such as schools, to replace inefficient heating systems.

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The Scottish government has published new guidance on setting out a range of approaches for schools to consider when responding to behaviour.

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One in four children who are entitled to free school meals in special schools aren’t taking them up, according to an Adapt-Ed study.

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Scotland has seen an increase in the number of young people in work, training or further study nine months after they have left school, at 93.1 per cent in 2023-24.

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