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DfE to publish new enrichment benchmarks for schools

The Department for Education is preparing to introduce new enrichment benchmarks aimed at broadening the educational offer in schools. However, school leaders have raised immediate concerns regarding capacity and resources to meet these aspirational standards.

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Education Jun 13, 2026

Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time

Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-...

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Education Jun 12, 2026

King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Damehood for Former FE Commissioner Shelagh Legrave

Over 30 further education leaders have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for services to education and skills. Former FE commissioner Shelagh Legrave receives a Damehood, with college finance expert Julian Gravatt also amongst the honoured recipients.

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DfE to publish new enrichment benchmarks for schools

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Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time

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King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Damehood for Former FE Commissioner Shelagh Legrave

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Education Jun 12, 2026

Ofsted: The key changes to school inspection from September 2026

The watchdog has updated the guidance inspectors follow when they visit schools. Here's what you need to know The post Ofsted: The key changes to school inspection from September 2026 first appeared on Schools Week.

Education Jun 12, 2026

Ofsted to test new SEND inclusion cash plans

Mental health risks and new monitoring reports also feature in September inspection changes The post Ofsted to test new SEND inclusion cash plans first appeared on FE Week.

Education Jun 12, 2026

Government rolls out emergency MenB vaccine scheme for students

The one-off programme follows a deadly outbreak in Kent The post Government rolls out emergency MenB vaccine scheme for students first appeared on FE Week.

Education Jun 12, 2026

GCSE natural history: what schools need to know

Schools can use their own grounds for 20 hours of fieldwork, government proposes The post GCSE natural history: what schools need to know first appeared on Schools Week.

Education Jun 11, 2026

UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine

One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three peopleTeenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect them against meningitis B, the government has announced.The one-...

Education Jun 11, 2026

£2.5m fund to study how AI tools are affecting learning

Researchers will investigate whether pupils are now ‘offloading’ thinking tasks The post £2.5m fund to study how AI tools are affecting learning first appeared on Schools Week.

Policy Jun 11, 2026

Natural History GCSE Approved to Teach Biodiversity and Conservation Skills

A new Natural History GCSE will teach pupils about biodiversity loss, climate change, and practical conservation skills such as planting wildflower-friendly gardens. The qualification, announced after years of campaigning and delays, will be available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Education Jun 11, 2026

Former DfE civil servant appointed DWP permanent secretary

Dame Sarah Healey will take up the post this summer The post Former DfE civil servant appointed DWP permanent secretary first appeared on FE Week.

SEND Jun 11, 2026

One in Five Pupils Now Have SEND as EHCP Requests Surge, DfE Figures Reveal

New Department for Education data reveals that over 20% of pupils in England have special educational needs, with a sharp rise in Education, Health and Care Plan applications placing significant pressure on schools, families, and local authorities ahead of planned government reforms.

Education Jun 11, 2026

Insider wins promotion to lead FE college group

Deputy principal to become NSCG chief exec after 23 years climbing the ranks The post Insider wins promotion to lead FE college group first appeared on FE Week.

Education Jun 11, 2026

Simon Bartley: a champion of skills and young people

WorldSkills community hails ‘lasting legacy’ of leader following his death at 68 The post Simon Bartley: a champion of skills and young people first appeared on FE Week.

SEND Jun 11, 2026

Record High: 1.8 Million Pupils Now Receiving SEND Support in England

New figures reveal that over 1.8 million pupils in England—more than one in five—are now accessing special educational needs support. This unprecedented level highlights the mounting pressure on schools and local authorities to deliver adequate provision for children with diverse learning needs.

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