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Why we need to address disadvantage early

7 July 2025

FFT Education Data Lab has examined KS4 data for disadvantaged white pupils and identified that the concerns about the outcomes for this group need to be seen within a wider…

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New Test Operations Service provider: information for schools

14 June 2025

From September 2025, Pearson will provide the Test Operations Service, supporting national curriculum assessments on behalf of the Standards and Testing Agency. Pearson has been selected as the supplier and…

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Spending Review: pressure on Treasury to invest in education

10 June 2025

A survey by school leaders’ union NAHT, released Wednesday 4th June, reveals that 98% of school leaders say their school does not have sufficient funding to fully meet the needs…

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Changes to the ECT programme from September 2025

9 June 2025

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced key changes to the training and induction programme for Early Career Teachers (ECTs), coming into effect from September 2025. These reforms aim to…

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Podcast: A headteacher’s guide to retirement planning

8 June 2025

This episode considers the retirement choices open to school leaders and headteachers, tips for effective pension planning, as well as the implications of early and phased retirement options. Headteacher Update…

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Implications of the Supreme Court’s definition of ‘sex’

5 June 2025

In light of the UK Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers, it is essential that school leaders understand the legal definition of 'sex' under the…

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DfE confirms 4% pay rise for teachers

29 May 2025

The Department for Education has confirmed that teachers in England will receive a 4% pay rise from September 2025, following the Education Secretary’s acceptance of the independent School Teachers’ Review…

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Transforming teacher appraisal

18 May 2025

September 2024 marked a significant turning point in how UK schools approach teacher appraisal – our research considers what this means for teacher development as we look towards 2025/26 and…

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Reviving your passion as a headteacher: Five practical steps for sustainable school leadership

14 May 2025

Five practical ways you can safeguard your wellbeing and revive your passion and effectiveness long term 1. Intentionally manage digital boundaries: Constant digital availability diminishes rather than enhances leadership effectiveness.…

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WomenEd’s 10th Birthday Event

12 May 2025

It seems incredible that it has been ten years since the founders of WomenEd simply agreed to meet up for an afternoon tea one Sunday - and an international movement…

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Podcast: A brilliant primary school library

11 May 2025

We meet with two primary school professionals and an expert from the National Literacy Trust to get their view of what makes for excellent primary school library provision. We discuss…

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Solutions to children’s reading crisis

8 May 2025

The recently published report, Turning the page: A plan to revive children’s reading for enjoyment, explores some key steps that need to be taken in order to reverse the decline in…

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