Government policies & legislation

  • Changes in education 2021/2022 Get up to speed on the key changes that are likely to affect your school next year, and find resources to help you take action.
  • Clerk’s quick guide to governance legislation As clerk, you need to advise the board on good governance and how to follow procedures. Bookmark our quick reference guide to the key legislation and guidance you need to know about and refer to on a regular basis.
  • Coronavirus: latest updates UpdatedKeep up to date with the latest COVID-19-related announcements that affect your school, and find out what guidance is currently in place. We check this daily and update it whenever there's a significant change.
  • Gender pay gap reporting: requirements Any organisation with 250 or more employees is required to publish and report specific figures about its gender pay gap. Read about the reporting requirements and the current picture in the sector.
  • Governance Handbook 2020: summary of changes The Governance Handbook was updated on 8 October 2020. Read our summary to get up to speed on the key changes.
  • Schools white paper 2022: summary Find out about upcoming 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.
  • SEND green paper 2022: summary The government is proposing new national standards for SEND provision, digital EHC plans, and multi-year budgets for alternative providers. Get the lowdown on the policy plans in the SEND green paper, and speak to your headteacher or chair about responding to the consultation.
  • Sustainability and climate change: summary of the DfE's strategy NewThe 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.