Catch up on the latest education, teaching and recruitment news below:

Older News

• New Education Secretary Lucy Powell: 5 Things School Staff Should Watch For

  Wednesday, July 22, 2026

  There's a new boss at the Department for Education — and it could affect everything from your school's funding to your own workload. Following Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister and his first cabinet reshuffle, Lucy Powell MP has taken over as Education Secretary from Bridget Phillipson. It's early days, but here's what we know about Powell, and what her appointment could mean for teachers, teaching assistants, school leaders and support staff over the coming months.

• Supporting Pupils with SEND: A Practical Guide for Early Career Teachers

  Friday, July 17, 2026

  SENCO Thomas Bywater joins the Flourish Education Podcast to share practical SEND strategies for Early Career Teachers — from reframing behaviour as communication to building relationships, planning inclusive lessons, and partnering with parents.

• KCSIE 2026: Key Changes Schools Need to Know Before September

  Thursday, July 9, 2026

  The Department for Education has published Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, with the updated statutory safeguarding guidance coming into force on 1 September 2026. Until then, schools and colleges should continue to follow KCSIE 2025 while preparing for the new requirements. Although many of the principles remain unchanged, KCSIE 2026 introduces several important updates that school leaders should review before the start of the new academic year.

• Teachers will receive a 3.5% pay rise for 2026-27

  Thursday, July 2, 2026

  Teachers in England will receive a 3.5% pay increase from September 2026, following the Government's acceptance of the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) recommendations. This latest uplift is designed to support teacher recruitment and retention while recognising the vital role teachers play in educating the nation's children.

• Celebrating our Flourish Champions of the Summer Term

  Saturday, June 20, 2026

  Every term, Flourish Education celebrates the outstanding teachers and teaching assistants who go above and beyond in the schools they support. Meet our Summer Term Flourish Champions, Emily, Zaynab and Aretha, whose dedication, professionalism and positive impact have earned them glowing praise from their schools. Their inspiring stories highlight the difference exceptional educators make every day.

• SEND Numbers Continue to Rise: What the Latest DfE Statistics Mean for Schools

  Thursday, June 11, 2026

  The latest Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) statistics published by the Department for Education reveal that more children than ever are receiving additional support in schools across England. The data, based on the January 2025 school census, shows continued growth in both Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and SEN Support, highlighting the increasing demand for specialist provision, early intervention and skilled SEND staff.

• School Workforce in England 2025: Key Facts and Figures

  Friday, June 5, 2026

  The latest School Workforce in England 2025 data shows a mixed picture for schools, with fewer full-time equivalent teachers, fewer vacancies and a continued rise in teaching assistant numbers. This article breaks down the key national statistics, including teacher entrants, leavers, retention, pay and sickness absence, while exploring what the figures mean for school staffing and recruitment planning.

• Government Announces £1bn Boost to PE and School Sport

  Thursday, June 4, 2026

  The government has announced more than £1 billion of investment in PE and school sport over the next three years, with the aim of improving access to physical activity for pupils across England. The funding will support a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, improve school sports facilities and provide transition funding for primary schools as the current approach changes.

• 

  Flourish Education Named Supplier on New GCA Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment Framework

  Thursday, May 28, 2026

  Flourish Education have been awarded a place on the Government Commercial Agency’s Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment framework, under Lot 1: Teachers and Education Recruitment. The new framework gives schools and trusts access to accredited suppliers who can support with temporary, permanent and fixed-term recruitment across a wide range of education roles, including teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors, senior leaders, administrative staff and other school support roles.

• Updated School Suspension and Permanent Exclusion Guidance 2026: What Schools Need to Know

  Wednesday, May 27, 2026

  The Department for Education has published updated statutory guidance on school suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. The new version is due to come into force from 26 July 2026 and applies to local-authority-maintained schools, academies, free schools and pupil referral units. For headteachers, senior leaders, governors, academy trusts and local authorities, the guidance is an important reminder to review behaviour policies, exclusion procedures and communication processes before the new guidance takes effect.