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Changes in education 2026/27

Get 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.

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on 18 August 2026
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Contents
  1. Updates to the governance guides
  2. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026
  3. Teachers to receive 3.5% increase in pay award
  4. Academy Trust Handbook updates
  5. Allergy safety and Benedict’s Law
  6. RSHE guidance becomes statutory
  7. Ofsted framework updated for September
  8. New inclusion strategy requirements
  9. Rules on school uniform come into effect
  10. EYFS framework updates
  11. Incoming changes from the Employment Rights Act 2025
  12. Free school meals expansion
  13. Martyn’s Law requirements come into force from April 2027
  14. Further guidance expected in the new year

We've summarised the major changes to statutory guidance for the 2026/27 academic year, what's likely to change and what you need to do.

Some of these changes are yet to come into force, or the full details haven't been published yet. Select 'save for later' at the top of this article to get notified when we update it with new information or resources.

Updates to the governance guides

The governance guides for maintained schools and academy trusts have been updated.

The changes include:

Keeping Children Safe