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Ministers to slash update approval times for some apprenticeships.
DWP said accelerated processes could cut approval times from 18 to three months.
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Ministers to slash update approval times for some apprenticeships
DWP said accelerated processes could cut approval times from 18 to three months
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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Councils with biggest SEND deficits see spending on places in independent special schools rise by up to 58%, @tesmagazine.bsky.social analysis shows. More from @cerysturner.bsky.social
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Cash-strapped councils’ spending on private special schools soars
Local authorities with the biggest SEND deficits see their spending on places in independent special schools rise by up to 58 per cent, Tes analysis shows
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February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Universities and politicians briefed on China and Russia spy threat.
Intelligence chiefs have met with leaders of 70 universities over security threats.
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Universities and politicians briefed on China and Russia spy threat
Intelligence chiefs have met with leaders of 70 universities over security threats
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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We’re proud to see our Trust’s approach to inclusive school culture reflected in an op-ed by our CEO, Guy Shears, published in Tes today. The article explores how creating a strong sense of belonging can positively impact attendance and engagement in schools. Read here: www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
Creating a school culture where children want to be
Giving pupils a sense of belonging is key to improving attendance - and we can do this through designing a welcoming school culture, says this trust leader
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February 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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Kent and Greenwich hail ‘key milestone’ as 'superuniversity' merger terms inked.
Greenwich to change name to London and South East University Group before Kent joins.
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Kent and Greenwich hail ‘key milestone’ as merger terms inked
Greenwich to change name to London and South East University Group before Kent joins as new ‘superuniversity’ takes shape
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February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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1 in 6 autistic children have not gone to school since September - @ambitiousautism.bsky.social study.
Government expected to publish plans to reform SEND system in the coming weeks.
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One in six autistic children have not gone to school since September, study finds
The government is expected to publish its plans to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system in the coming weeks
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February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Lords vote to ban smartphones during school hours in England.
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Lords vote to ban smartphones during school hours
The upper house backed an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill which would prohibit possession of smartphones in schools in England
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February 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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DfE’s AI tutoring plan prompt calls for more research.
DfE says 450,000 disadvantaged children will benefit, but experts warn evidence on AI provision 'in its infancy'.
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More research needed for AI tutoring trial, experts say
Experts warn evidence on AI provision 'in its infancy'
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February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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‘I realised at a very young age that no one was going to save me’ - Danielle Lewis-Egonu @dl-e.bsky.social, CEO of Cygnus Academies Trust, in an interview for @tesmagazine.bsky.social 'How I Lead' series.
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‘I realised at a very young age that no one was going to save me’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month we talk to Danielle Lewis-Egonu, CEO of Cygnus Academies…
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February 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Survey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’ by SEND reforms.
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Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms
Survey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Poorest pupils to be given AI tutors.
Education secretary says tuition would no longer be the preserve of ‘the lucky few’.
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Poorest pupils to be given AI tutors
Bridget Phillipson says tuition would no longer be the preserve of ‘the lucky few’
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January 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says.
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Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says
Bridget Phillipson says pupils should not use mobiles at any point, as Ofsted prepares to inspect compliance
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January 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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With new complaints guidance for schools and parents from the DfE, PLMR's Head of Education @gatortiff.bsky.social sets out in @schoolsweek.bsky.social why relationships with parents break down and what schools can do to rebuild trust.
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Seven communications tips to reset parent-school relations
New guidance is welcome, but we need to address a root cause sitting beneath policy and process
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January 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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"Without real teeth, Skills England risks drifting off course" - @plmr.co.uk Senior Counsel @johncope.bsky.social in @feweek.bsky.social today.
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Without real teeth, Skills England risks drifting off course
Unless ministers give Skills England funding and real employer ownership, it risks being another cautionary tale in our long history of skills churn: John Cope
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January 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Mapping the skills debate across the opposition benches - @jessjanehill.bsky.social @feweek.bsky.social looks at how today’s parties are positioning themselves on FE and skills.
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Opposition parties' skills policies in a changing political landscape
A look at how the main political parties; Reform UK, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and the Greens, are positioning themselves on FE and skills policies
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January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Call for ministers to settle debate over make-up of MATs.
Debate comes as huge trust gives up two special schools and another says some are 'impossible' to take on.
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Call for ministers to settle debate over make-up of MATs
Debate comes as huge trust gives up two special schools and another says some are 'impossible' to take on
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January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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New campaign urges PM not to diminish legal rights of SEND children.
Backed by actor Sally Phillips and MPs across parties, group raises concerns about overhaul of provision.
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New campaign urges Starmer not to diminish legal rights of Send children
Backed by actor Sally Phillips and MPs across parties, group raises concerns about overhaul of provision in England
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January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Parents to be given state guidance on screen time for children amid development fears.
The first-ever state guidance will be published in April.
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Parents warned that screen time damages toddlers’ ability to speak
The first-ever state guidance will be published in April
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Monthly payments switch mooted as part of student loans shake-up.
MP seeks reform to ‘Frankenstein’s monster’ system amid cost-of-living concerns.
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Monthly payments switch mooted as part of student loans shake-up
MP seeks reform to ‘Frankenstein’s monster’ system amid cost-of-living concerns
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January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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New GCSE results app to be rolled out nationwide.
It follows a pilot where just 6% of invited schools and colleges took part, but ministers hope it will save £30m.
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New GCSE results app to be rolled out nationwide
It follows a pilot where just six per cent of invited schools and colleges took part
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January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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DfE to push ahead with MAT inspections, which could be launched in 2027-28.
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DfE to push ahead with MAT inspections
Inspections of academy trusts could be launched in 2027-28 as Labour legislates for a major new role for Ofsted
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January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Universities offer lifetime career support in ‘tough’ UK economy.
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Universities offer lifetime career support in ‘tough’ UK economy
Graduate employability increasingly seen as ‘university-wide priority’ involving academics and researchers as well as dedicated careers services
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January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Record number of London pupils need SEND support - BBC London analysis.
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Record number of London pupils need Send support
The number of pupils needing Send support has risen by a third in a decade, government data shows.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Employment Rights Act: what does it mean for teachers and schools?
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Employment Rights Act: what does it mean for teachers and schools?
The key legislative changes to employment rights that heads and HR teams need to be aware for the year ahead - and beyond
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January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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‘Inconsistency’ fears after REF retreat on environment metrics.
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‘Inconsistency’ fears after REF retreat on environment metrics
Clear guidance needed on how narrative-based submissions will be graded to avoid accusations that judgements are overly subjective, say experts
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January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM