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Protecting children’s privacy when using Artificial Intelligence

10 October 2025

This training video guides educators on the safe and responsible use of Generative AI in schools, with a focus on data protection. Learn about the differences between open and closed…

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PE and sport premium for primary schools

9 October 2025

The DfE have updated the guidance for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Schools now get 50% of their funding allocation in the first payment and 50% in the second…

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Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

6 October 2025

On 25 February 2025 the Crime and Policing bill was introduced into Parliament. It includes provisions to introduce a new statutory duty for individuals undertaking key roles with responsibility for children and…

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Updated guidance: Registering and inspecting school-based early years provision

25 September 2025

Ofsted recently released a very useful blog about the changes made to their guidance on registering and inspecting school-based provision which makes it much clearer whether a school's early years or childcare provision…

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How Martyn’s Law will affect education settings

9 September 2025

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (the Act) became law 3 April 2025. It is commonly known as Martyn’s Law. The act will make individuals working at premises and events responsible…

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Sexual harassment at work: new statutory duty

18 November 2024

A new proactive statutory duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment is now in force, supplemented by updated guidance from the EHRC. Sexual harassment at work was always unlawful. Employers…

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Teacher appraisal 2024: what you need to know about the transition from performance related pay

8 September 2024

The DfE announced that from September, schools will no longer be required to use the Performance Related Pay (PRP) system, which can lead to schools and teachers going through an…

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Review of the RSHE statutory guidance

1 July 2024

The DfE are seeking views on changes to the relationships, sex and health education statutory guidance. Respond by 11th July 2024. The DfE want to hear your views on proposed…

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Ultimate guide to wraparound childcare

20 June 2024

With Wraparound Care being mandatory by September 2026, schools need to get to grips with the requirements and logistics required. The 2023 Spring Budget set out an ambition whereby all…

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RSHE update consultation

21 May 2024

The Department for Education (DfE) is consulting on proposed changes to its RSHE guidance for schools, following a review into the content by the DfE and an independent panel of experts. The consultation…

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School music development plan template

20 May 2024

The DfE has created a template to support schools to publish a summary of their music development plan on their website. All schools should have a music development plan, as…

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Dealing with subject access requests (SARs)

15 April 2024

The DfE has updated guidance relating to data protection in schools. This is relevant to maintained and academy schools. The section on handling other information rights requests has been updated…

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