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With the general election approaching, political parties have published their manifestos. Despite policy differences, there's consensus on education, focusing on increased funding, special educational needs, and safeguarding students' well-being. The next government will face significant education-related decisions.

As universities begin a new academic year, governing bodies face critical questions about whether their governance structures are keeping pace with today's rapidly changing higher education landscape. This article explores the strategic challenges facing university governors, from international student recruitment and partnerships to balancing constructive oversight with executive autonomy in an increasingly complex regulatory and political environment.

The unstoppable rise of social media has resulted in countless headlines over the past few years, both in and out of the workplace

The Department for Education has published the 2025 edition of the Academy Trust Handbook (the 2025 Handbook), which came into effect on 1 September 2025.

A practical guide for academy trust and school leaders...

The main political parties have diverse education policies. The Conservatives focus on funding and standards; Labour aims to transform education with new programs and funding changes; Liberal Democrats emphasize teacher recruitment and curriculum reform; Greens advocate for increased funding and less testing.

The article outlines managed moves as an opportunity for students to transfer schools voluntarily but highlights potential risks, including termination by the new school. It explains appeal processes, rights, and the importance of legal support.

On 29 June 2021, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson launched a call for evidence asking teachers, parents and other staff for their views and policies on managing behaviour ahead of planned updates...

The 2026 update to Keeping Children Safe in Education introduces significant changes affecting sports organisations working with children, including new requirements for DBS checks, guidance on single-sex sports provision, and enhanced protocols for managing safeguarding concerns. Understanding these updates is crucial for sports organisations to maintain best practice safeguarding standards and ensure compliance with evolving child protection frameworks.

A recent case examines where the responsibilities of both employer and employee fall when dealing with challenging pupils in a special school.

Stephen Clarkson and Claire Powell discuss the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report into the outcomes of its inquiry into endometriosis, published today, 19 October, 2020.

Sceptics of the Government's budget plans to force all schools to convert to or have plans in place to convert to academies by 2022 have welcomed the recent U-turn on the proposal.

We summarise the key changes which trust leaders need to be aware of in the recently published Academy Trust Handbook.

From 1 September 2026, new regulations eliminate the supervision exemption for volunteers working with children in educational settings, requiring enhanced DBS checks with barred list information even for supervised volunteers. Schools and academy trusts must now navigate complex criteria to determine when volunteers are engaged in 'regulated activity' and ensure compliance for both new and existing volunteers to avoid potential safeguarding violations.

Technology and economic uncertainty are reshaping work, but access to opportunity remains uneven. Through mentoring programs spanning from professionals over 50 to young people and trauma survivors...

The new Academies Financial Handbook has been published which will be effective from 1st September 2020. We look here at what it means for your trust.

The Office of the Independent Adjudicator has published new guidance for universities and colleges on handling reports of harassment and sexual misconduct. This framework sets out core principles and operational good practice for institutions in England and Wales, providing detailed guidance on everything from initial disclosures through to disciplinary processes and appeals.