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• Tobacco and Vapes Act Becomes Law: What It Means for Schools, Young People and Families

  Tuesday, May 5, 2026

  The UK has taken a historic step towards creating a smoke-free generation, after the Tobacco and Vapes Bill was granted Royal Assent on 29 April 2026 and became law. The new legislation makes it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, meaning today’s children will never legally be sold cigarettes. Described by the government as one of the most significant public health reforms in generations, the Tobacco and Vapes Act aims to protect young people from the lifelong harms of smoking, reduce nicotine addiction, and ease long-term pressure on the NHS.

• Teacher Wellbeing in 2026: What the Tes Research Reveals

  Friday, May 1, 2026

  The Tes Teacher Wellbeing Report 2026 highlights growing pressure on UK school staff, with workload, behaviour challenges, SEND complexity and retention all affecting wellbeing. While many educators still find purpose in their roles, the research shows that wellbeing is being undermined by unmanageable demands and limited support. The article explores why staff wellbeing must be seen as part of how schools function, not as an added extra, and argues that supporting educators is essential to creating stable, inclusive and effective learning environments for pupils.

• Teacher Demand and Postgraduate Trainee Need: What the Latest Data Tells Us

  Tuesday, April 28, 2026

  The Department for Education’s Teacher Demand and Postgraduate Trainee Need report highlights a projected decline in overall teacher demand driven by falling pupil numbers, alongside reduced trainee recruitment targets. However, rising vacancies, fewer new entrants and ongoing subject-specific shortages show that recruitment and retention challenges remain across the education sector.

• Celebrating Our Flourish Champions of the Spring Term 2026

  Tuesday, March 24, 2026

  We are proud to celebrate our Flourish Champions of the Spring Term, recognising the outstanding contributions of Ada, Jennifer and Chloe. Nominated by the schools they support, each has demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism and a positive impact on pupils and staff. Alongside their achievements, we value the strong relationships they build and the commitment they bring to every placement. We would also like to thank all of our teachers and teaching assistants for their continued hard work and the difference they make every day.

• First V-Level Subjects Revealed as Part of Post-16 Education Reforms

  Wednesday, March 11, 2026

  The Department for Education has announced the first subjects for the new V-Levels qualification as part of wider reforms to post-16 education in England. Designed to sit alongside A-Levels and T-Levels, V-Levels will allow students to combine academic and vocational study. The first subjects will focus on Education and Early Years, Finance and Accounting and Digital, with the first courses expected to launch in 2027.

• SEND White Paper: What the New SEND Reforms Mean for Schools, Teachers and Pupils

  Monday, February 23, 2026

  The Government has published its long-awaited Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) White Paper entitled Every Child Achieving and Thriving, the most significant reform of the SEND system in a generation. The plans aim to make the current system fairer, more effective and more sustainable so that children and young people with SEND can genuinely achieve and thrive in education

• What Helps to Improve Teacher Retention? New NFER Research Highlights Key Priorities

  Thursday, February 12, 2026

  New research published today by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) explores what is most likely to improve teacher retention in England, offering timely insight into one of the most pressing challenges facing the education workforce. With teacher shortages, rising vacancies and ongoing workload pressures dominating education news, the report examines which school level and system level factors are most effective in keeping teachers in the classroom.

• Rising SEND Costs Push Local Authorities Towards Financial Crisis

  Thursday, February 12, 2026

  Local authorities across England have warned that rising Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) costs are placing increasing pressure on council budgets, with many reporting significant and growing deficits. Recent national reporting indicates that 95 per cent of councils are currently operating with SEND-related deficits. Projections suggest that, without structural reform, nearly four in five local authorities could face insolvency by 2028. National SEND deficits are estimated to reach £14 billion within the next two years.

• Schools Spend Over 100 Hours a Week Managing Mobile Phone Use

  Wednesday, February 11, 2026

  Secondary schools in England are spending more than 100 staff hours every week dealing with students’ mobile phones, according to new research from the University of Birmingham. The study looked at 20 secondary schools across the UK and gathered information from 815 students and staff. It is the first national study to look closely at how much time and money schools spend managing different types of mobile phone rules.

• Secondary Schools to Introduce Dedicated Inclusion Bases for SEND Pupils

  Wednesday, February 11, 2026

  The Government has announced that secondary schools in England will be required to introduce dedicated inclusion bases to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and those who are neurodiverse. The proposal forms part of a wider £3.7 billion investment intended to create up to 60,000 additional specialist places within mainstream schools. The policy is expected to be outlined in the forthcoming schools’ white paper and represents a significant development in the Government’s approach to inclusive education.