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

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• Exploring the Future of Education with AI: Flourish Education’s Upcoming Roundtable Events

  Tuesday, January 7, 2025

  At Flourish Education, we’re dedicated to supporting educators and school leaders as they navigate the rapidly evolving educational landscape, brought on by the birth of AI.
  This January and February, we’re thrilled to announce two exclusive Flourish Roundtable Events designed to help teachers and school leaders embrace the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education.

• Department of Education Recommends 2.8% Teacher Pay Rise for 2025-26

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  The Department for Education (DfE) has proposed a 2.8% pay increase for teachers for the 2025-26 financial year, as outlined in its evidence submission to the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB). This recommendation has sparked significant debate within the education sector, particularly concerning its sufficiency in addressing ongoing challenges in recruitment, retention, and school funding.

• Bringing Festive Cheer: Flourish Father Christmas Delivers Joy Across the Midlands

  Tuesday, December 17, 2024

  We have been busy spreading some festive cheer this December by visiting Primary Schools across the West Midlands with Father Christmas, his grotto, and a team of helpful elves, handing out books to EYFS and Key Stage 1 (KS1) pupils.

• Flourish Education Achieves 100% in APSCo Audit for Fourth Year Running

  Friday, December 13, 2024

  Flourish Education is thrilled to announce that we have achieved 100% in our APSCo Compliance+ audit for the fourth year running! This remarkable achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to safeguarding, compliance, and delivering excellence in education recruitment.

• Key Insights from the Ofsted Annual Report 2023/2024

  Friday, December 6, 2024

  Yesterday, Ofsted released their Annual Report for 2023/2024. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the state of education, children’s services, and skills in England. Based on inspections and visits across schools, colleges, and childcare providers, the report identifies successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.

• The Number of New Entrants to Teacher Training Increases by 5% in 2024/25

  Thursday, December 5, 2024

  The Department for Education (DfE) has published its latest Initial Teacher Training Census (ITT) data for the 2024/25 academic year. The report shows a 5% increase in the number of new entrants to teacher training compared to the previous year, with 27,746 trainees enrolling in Initial Teacher Training. Despite this growth, the total remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels.

• New Funding to Enhance SEND Support in Mainstream Schools

  Wednesday, December 4, 2024

  The UK government has announced a significant £740 million investment aimed at transforming support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools. This funding marks the start of long-term reforms designed to make mainstream education more inclusive, enabling more children to access the tailored support they need to succeed.

• Celebrating our Flourish Champions of the Autumn Term

  Friday, November 29, 2024

  This term, we were thrilled to surprise our Flourish Champions of the Autumn Term with a gift voucher and flowers as a token of our appreciation. After receiving an overwhelming number of incredible nominations, it was no easy task to narrow them down. However, after much deliberation, we are delighted to announce our Flourish Champions: Emily, Khansa and Kuli

• New Government Research Highlights the Importance of Safeguarding: Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive

  Friday, November 22, 2024

  The recently published government research, Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive, provides crucial insights into creating environments where children are protected and supported. This research highlights the importance of collaborative efforts between schools, families, and local authorities in ensuring children’s safety and well-being.

• Delays in Accessing SEND Assessments and EHC Plans

  Thursday, November 21, 2024

  Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are a growing area of concern in schools across England. With over 1.6 million pupils identified as having special educational needs, the recent Department for Education data highlights an 11.6% rise in the number of children with Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans since 2023. However, the system faces significant challenges, with many children waiting years for assessments and support. Sadly, delays in assessing SEND needs and issuing EHC plans leave many children at risk of falling through the cracks.