The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026
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Welcome to The Lead Member, a resource dedicated to supporting those serving as Cabinet Members for Children's Services...
May 4, 2026
National Protocol to prevent the unnecessary criminalisation of children in care
I welcome the Government’s commitment to strengthening the National Protocol to prevent the unnecessary criminalisation...
Dec 15, 2025
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The Guardian - Education
Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum
Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explana...
May 6, 2026
The Guardian - Education
‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools
Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schoolsStrict ban...
May 5, 2026
FE Week
Windsor college staff storm out over pay – again
Teachers will strike tomorrow across the Windsor Forest Colleges Group The post Windsor college staff storm out over pay...
May 5, 2026
GCSE maths and science exam aids to continue indefinitely
Schools Week
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May 5, 2026
More than 90 per cent of consultation respondents backed plans to retain formulae and equations sheets for GCSE mathematics and science examinations, ensuring pupils continue recei...
DfE issues new safe sleep guidance for early years settings ahead of EYFS framework updates
Nursery World
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May 5, 2026
The Department for Education has published new guidance on safer sleep practices for babies and children in early years settings. The guidance comes ahead of strengthened requireme...
One in Five Scottish Nurseries Predict Losses as Funding Rates Fail to Cover Costs
Nursery World
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May 5, 2026
New research reveals over 20% of nurseries in Scotland anticipate running at a loss this year, with providers warning that government funding rates do not meet the actual costs of...
Ark academy trust chief Lucy Heller to step down after 22 years
Schools Week
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May 5, 2026
Lucy Heller is to step down as chief executive of the Ark academy trust after 22 years at the helm. The influential multi-academy trust will appoint two CEOs to replace her, markin...
BBC investigation exposes lethal baby-sleep advice from unqualified 'experts'
BBC Education
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May 5, 2026
Secret filming by the BBC has revealed alarming guidance being given to parents by self-described baby sleep experts, putting infants at risk of serious harm or death. Medical prof...
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