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Allergy safety in schools published

11 July 2026

Statutory guidance about the support that pupils with allergies must receive in schools published 6th July 2026 This statutory guidance outlines what schools must do to support pupils with allergies.…

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Statutory Guidance: Communicating your policy for prohibiting the use of mobile phones in schools to parents

4 July 2026

Published 29th June 2026 this document provides information to help you communicate with parents and pupils about your school’s policy on prohibiting the use of mobile phones. It should be…

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Benedict’s Law: Allergy training requirements 2026

27 June 2026

In February 2026, the Government formally passed Benedict’s Law, committing to introduce mandatory, statutory allergy guidance for schools in England through the Department for Education. Schools are now expected to…

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Inclusive mainstream fund for schools: methodology 2026 to 2027

20 June 2026

The inclusive mainstream fund should be used to equip schools to plan, prepare and embed evidence-informed approaches and activities to build an inclusive core offer for children and young people…

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SEND Reform Briefing for School Leaders

9 June 2026

A Senior Leaders' Guide on the Inclusive Mainstream Fund, the Inclusion Strategy Deadline, and What Good Inclusion Looks Like in Practice Your school's Inclusive Mainstream Fund allocation is arriving in…

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Home-school agreements: A requirement once again?

3 June 2026

Between 1999 and 2016, home-school agreements were required by law. Now the government seems to be exploring their viability once again. In 1999, all maintained schools were required to adopt…

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Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

7 May 2026

Families could see up to £1000 a year back in their pockets as measures to expand free school meals, roll out free breakfast clubs, and cut the cost of school uniform becomes law in the…

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The Children’s Commissioner comments on the Children’s Wellbeing and School Act passing into law

1 May 2026

Children’s Commissioner for England's goal is to make sure every child grows up safe, happy, healthy, and with the best possible chances in life.The passing of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act represents a significant…

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Supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies: consultation

18 March 2026

The DfE is consulting on proposed updates to the statutory guidance Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school. The consultation seeks views on how schools can better support pupils with a…

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Stronger protections for children with allergies in school

11 March 2026

Life-saving allergy pens must be stocked by schools for the first time under new plans announced March 5th. The move will also see compulsory training for teachers and a requirement…

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Benedict’s Law moves forward as Government commits to mandatory school allergy guidance 

8 March 2026

Benedict’s Law — the campaign to make schools safe for children with allergies — reaches a pivotal moment as peers voted on a landmark House of Lords amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing…

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Government to ‘update’ collective worship guidance for England’s schools

12 February 2026

The United Kingdom’s Department for Education (DfE) has now confirmed plans to “update” its own guidance on collective worship “to reflect the current legal framework”, including European Convention on Human…

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