Government policies & legislation
- Changes in education 2024/2025Get up to speed on the key changes to government guidance that are likely to affect your school this academic year, and find resources to help you delve a bit deeper.
- Gender pay gap reporting: requirementsAny organisation with 250 or more employees is required to report and publish data about its gender pay gap. Find out the requirements for schools and trusts, and the current picture in the sector.
- Quick guide to governance legislationBookmark our quick reference guide to the key governance legislation and guidance, so you can easily refer to it on a regular basis. Use our downloadable copy to keep to hand for when you need it.
- Schools white paper 2022: summaryFind out about upcoming and potential policy changes and what they mean for your school. Plans include new attainment targets in literacy and numeracy, an academy-led education system and a drive to increase attendance.
- Schools white paper 2022: where are we now?Be clear on what's changed since the government published its schools white paper in March 2022. Find out which initiatives are still happening, what has been dropped, and what all this means for your school or trust.
- SEND and AP improvement plan: summaryDig into the details of the SEND and alternative provision (AP) improvement plan. Understand how the government intends to reform the SEND and AP system, and get an idea of timelines.
- Sustainability and climate change: summary of the DfE's strategyThe government has published its sustainability strategy to improve the education sector’s response to climate change by 2030. Find out what it's planning to introduce and when, and how your school will be affected.
- What does a Labour government mean for the education sector?Find out what changes to education might be on the horizon under the new Labour government, and which policies have been announced.