The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that the deadline to apply for a secondary school place for children moving into Year 7 has been brought forward this year. Applications opened earlier than in previous years, …
A new law regulating school uniforms is being implemented across England from the upcoming autumn term, aiming to make school clothing more affordable for families. The legislation, introduced under the Labour Government, …
A recent report has revealed that most English secondary schools are not complying with official healthy food standards. The findings, described as “shocking” breaches, come from an analysis conducted by Bite Back, a food …
As children return to school following the summer holidays, families across England and Wales are preparing for the new term, with separated parents particularly at risk of running into issues related to school attendance …
The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed the rules surrounding school absences attributed to illness, following data showing that sickness accounted for 50% of missed school days last year. Starting in September, …
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced plans to incorporate home visits as part of a wider strategy to address increasing rates of school absence. Starting this September, mainstream state schools across England …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a significant update to free school meals (FSM) policy affecting families receiving Universal Credit. Starting from the 2026 to 2027 academic year, all children in …
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced plans to encourage schools to increase the provision of after-school clubs and enrichment programmes as part of a wider effort to improve pupil attendance throughout the school …
The Department for Education (DfE) is implementing new attendance targets for schools starting 1 September, with progress closely monitored as part of a wide-ranging attendance overhaul initiated by the Labour government …
The Government, led by Andy Burnham, has announced changes to the interest rates and repayment conditions for student loans. The Department for Education has confirmed annual adjustments to the interest rates applied to both …
Plans have been submitted to Sandwell Council to demolish and replace the ageing George Betts Primary Academy in West End Avenue, Smethwick. The Department for Education has outlined proposals for a new school building to be …
Andy Burnham, the Labour Party Prime Minister, has been urged to reconsider the current policy of imposing fines on parents who take their children out of school for holidays during term time. In an article for The Guardian, …