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The Department for Education has confirmed costs for its school insurance programme will rise again by 7.4 per cent this year, with the scheme now costing 60 per cent more than in 2020
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Cost of DfE's school insurance scheme to rise 7.4%
Risk protection arrangement costs have risen by 61 per cent since 2020
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Department for Education has confirmed costs for its school insurance programme will rise again by 7.4 per cent this year, with the scheme now costing 60 per cent more than in 2020
schoolsweek.co.uk/cost-of-dfes...
schoolsweek.co.uk/cost-of-dfes...
The Department for Education has confirmed costs for its school insurance programme will rise again by 7.4 per cent this year, with the scheme now costing 60 per cent more than in 2020
schoolsweek.co.uk/cost-of-dfes...
schoolsweek.co.uk/cost-of-dfes...
Cost of DfE's school insurance scheme to rise 7.4%
Risk protection arrangement costs have risen by 61 per cent since 2020
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Department for Education has confirmed costs for its school insurance programme will rise again by 7.4 per cent this year, with the scheme now costing 60 per cent more than in 2020
schoolsweek.co.uk/cost-of-dfes...
schoolsweek.co.uk/cost-of-dfes...
ICYMI: Ofsted has enacted a 'contingency plan' to help inspectors record notes when inspections resume in January, after more 'technical problems' with its electronic evidence-gathering (EEG) system
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schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
'Contingency plan' as Ofsted notes software glitches again
Inspectors adjusting to new framework will have to follow 'alternative processes' in January
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
ICYMI: Ofsted has enacted a 'contingency plan' to help inspectors record notes when inspections resume in January, after more 'technical problems' with its electronic evidence-gathering (EEG) system
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
ICYMI: The Mayor of London’s universal primary free school meals scheme did not improve pupil attainment in its first year, but made a positive difference to family finances and stress levels, an impact report has found
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London free school meals expansion hasn't boosted attainment
But researchers warn short-term effects 'difficult to detect' as families report positive impacts
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
ICYMI: The Mayor of London’s universal primary free school meals scheme did not improve pupil attainment in its first year, but made a positive difference to family finances and stress levels, an impact report has found
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
Ofsted has enacted a 'contingency plan' to help inspectors make notes when inspections resume in January, after more 'technical problems' with its electronic evidence-gathering system
Union FDA says it is 'concerned' over an apparent lack of long-term fix
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
Union FDA says it is 'concerned' over an apparent lack of long-term fix
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
'Contingency plan' as Ofsted notes software glitches again
Inspectors adjusting to new framework will have to follow 'alternative processes' in January
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ofsted has enacted a 'contingency plan' to help inspectors make notes when inspections resume in January, after more 'technical problems' with its electronic evidence-gathering system
Union FDA says it is 'concerned' over an apparent lack of long-term fix
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
Union FDA says it is 'concerned' over an apparent lack of long-term fix
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
The Mayor of London’s universal primary free school meals scheme did not improve pupil attainment in its first year, but made a positive difference to family finances and stress levels, an impact report has found
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
London free school meals expansion hasn't boosted attainment
But researchers warn short-term effects 'difficult to detect' as families report positive impacts
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Mayor of London’s universal primary free school meals scheme did not improve pupil attainment in its first year, but made a positive difference to family finances and stress levels, an impact report has found
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
The Mayor of London’s universal primary free school meals scheme did not improve pupil attainment in its first year, but made a positive difference to family finances and stress levels, an impact report has found
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
London free school meals expansion hasn't boosted attainment
But researchers warn short-term effects 'difficult to detect' as families report positive impacts
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Mayor of London’s universal primary free school meals scheme did not improve pupil attainment in its first year, but made a positive difference to family finances and stress levels, an impact report has found
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/londons-univ...
Union FDA says it is 'concerned' over an apparent lack of long-term fix, as Ofsted's electronic evidence-gathering system has again been hit with technical problems
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
'Contingency plan' as Ofsted notes software glitches again
Inspectors adjusting to new framework will have to follow 'alternative processes' in January
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Union FDA says it is 'concerned' over an apparent lack of long-term fix, as Ofsted's electronic evidence-gathering system has again been hit with technical problems
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
Ofsted has enacted a 'contingency plan' to help inspectors record notes when inspections resume in January, after more 'technical problems' with its electronic evidence-gathering (EEG) system
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
'Contingency plan' as Ofsted notes software glitches again
Inspectors adjusting to new framework will have to follow 'alternative processes' in January
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Ofsted has enacted a 'contingency plan' to help inspectors record notes when inspections resume in January, after more 'technical problems' with its electronic evidence-gathering (EEG) system
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-enact...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
📰 Schools news: The weekly round-up
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'The gap between student and teacher perceptions of stressors is important. A lack of awareness causes frustration and miscommunication on both sides, making young people less likely to seek support and adults feel less confident giving it'
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Five ways to support young people with social media
Students tell me their biggest sources of stress are not tied to social media, but to their futures
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
'The gap between student and teacher perceptions of stressors is important. A lack of awareness causes frustration and miscommunication on both sides, making young people less likely to seek support and adults feel less confident giving it'
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schoolsweek.co.uk/beyond-the-s...
'The progress that has been achieved this year has not relieved all the frustrations of school leaders, but it should offer a basis for hope that the promise of change made by this government can still be a reality'
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Progress gives cause for optimism ahead of 2026 challenges
As we approach the end of another tough year for school leaders and their teams, they deserve our thanks
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
'The progress that has been achieved this year has not relieved all the frustrations of school leaders, but it should offer a basis for hope that the promise of change made by this government can still be a reality'
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schoolsweek.co.uk/signs-of-pro...
ICYMI: The government has released final new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls' for it
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DfE ’notes’ calls for reasonable force training standards
The DfE has issued new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls'
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
ICYMI: The government has released final new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls' for it
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
The government has released new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls' for it
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
DfE ’notes’ calls for reasonable force training standards
The DfE has issued new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls'
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The government has released new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls' for it
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
'As we approach the end of another tough calendar year for school leaders and their teams, they deserve our heartfelt thanks. They have gone above and beyond to help pupils flourish, despite numerous challenges,' writes @naht.org.uk's Paul Whiteman
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schoolsweek.co.uk/signs-of-pro...
Progress gives cause for optimism ahead of 2026 challenges
As we approach the end of another tough year for school leaders and their teams, they deserve our thanks
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
'As we approach the end of another tough calendar year for school leaders and their teams, they deserve our heartfelt thanks. They have gone above and beyond to help pupils flourish, despite numerous challenges,' writes @naht.org.uk's Paul Whiteman
schoolsweek.co.uk/signs-of-pro...
schoolsweek.co.uk/signs-of-pro...
The government has released final new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls' for it
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
DfE ’notes’ calls for reasonable force training standards
The DfE has issued new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls'
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The government has released final new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite 'strong calls' for it
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
schoolsweek.co.uk/reasonable-f...
The government has announced three new pilot programmes for schools as part of the long-awaited violence against women and girls strategy.
Here's what schools need to know...
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Here's what schools need to know...
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What schools need to know from VAWG strategy
Three new £11m training and support programmes for schools in new strategy to 'stamp out misogyny'
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The government has announced three new pilot programmes for schools as part of the long-awaited violence against women and girls strategy.
Here's what schools need to know...
schoolsweek.co.uk/violence-aga...
Here's what schools need to know...
schoolsweek.co.uk/violence-aga...
💷 The government has warned councils future support to deal with SEND deficits will not be 'unlimited', while pledging to review how it distributes high needs cash
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SEND deficit support 'not unlimited' as funding review pledged
Support given to councils will be 'linked to assurance' they are moving towards an inclusive education system
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
💷 The government has warned councils future support to deal with SEND deficits will not be 'unlimited', while pledging to review how it distributes high needs cash
schoolsweek.co.uk/send-deficit...
schoolsweek.co.uk/send-deficit...
✈️ School pupils and staff are set to be eligible for trips to Europe after ministers agreed terms with the EU to rejoin the Erasmus+ study abroad scheme
Schools eligible for Erasmus+ scheme in 2027
Schools set to be eligible for European trips for pupils and staff through the £570m exchange programme
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
✈️ School pupils and staff are set to be eligible for trips to Europe after ministers agreed terms with the EU to rejoin the Erasmus+ study abroad scheme
✈️ School pupils and staff are set to be eligible for trips to Europe after ministers agreed terms with the EU to rejoin the Erasmus+ study abroad scheme
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schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-elig...
Schools eligible for Erasmus+ scheme in 2027
Schools set to be eligible for European trips for pupils and staff through the £570m exchange programme
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
✈️ School pupils and staff are set to be eligible for trips to Europe after ministers agreed terms with the EU to rejoin the Erasmus+ study abroad scheme
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-elig...
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-elig...
Experts have told MPs the government risks 'meeting the target but missing the point' on its 6,500 teacher pledge, if quality and placement of teachers is not also considered
schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-recr...
schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-recr...
5 takeaways from experts on recruitment and retention crisis
Experts have told ministers the government's 6,500 teacher pledge must take quality into account
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Experts have told MPs the government risks 'meeting the target but missing the point' on its 6,500 teacher pledge, if quality and placement of teachers is not also considered
schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-recr...
schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-recr...
👨🏫 When Andrew Truby took leadership of a Catholic trust, he was on his own and had no schools
He reveals how he built the 'home for orphans’ and secured its future, during a career that has been characterised by seizing opportunities... 🔽
He reveals how he built the 'home for orphans’ and secured its future, during a career that has been characterised by seizing opportunities... 🔽
Putting out the welcome MAT
Catholic academy trust CEO Andrew Truby reveals how he built the 'home for orphan schools’
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
👨🏫 When Andrew Truby took leadership of a Catholic trust, he was on his own and had no schools
He reveals how he built the 'home for orphans’ and secured its future, during a career that has been characterised by seizing opportunities... 🔽
He reveals how he built the 'home for orphans’ and secured its future, during a career that has been characterised by seizing opportunities... 🔽
Experts say the government risks 'meeting the target but missing the point' on its 6,500 teacher pledge, if quality and placement of teachers is not considered along with quantity
schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-recr...
schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-recr...
5 takeaways from experts on recruitment and retention crisis
Experts have told ministers the government's 6,500 teacher pledge must take quality into account
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Experts say the government risks 'meeting the target but missing the point' on its 6,500 teacher pledge, if quality and placement of teachers is not considered along with quantity
schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-recr...
schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-recr...
📝 An academy trust running dozens of schools has named its new chief executive – months after the last sector leader lined up for the role pulled out
David Ross trust names new CEO
Interim boss Simon Rose takes over the reins after the trust was forced into CEO rethink
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📝 An academy trust running dozens of schools has named its new chief executive – months after the last sector leader lined up for the role pulled out
With the number of children living homeless in England at an historic high, new research shows 52% of teachers in England have worked with children living in temporary accommodation in the last year
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52% of teachers report homeless children in their school
Pupils in temporary accommodation are missing school, arriving tired, and experiencing poor mental health
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With the number of children living homeless in England at an historic high, new research shows 52% of teachers in England have worked with children living in temporary accommodation in the last year
schoolsweek.co.uk/52-of-teache...
schoolsweek.co.uk/52-of-teache...