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New statutory allergy guidance for schools hailed as 'historic turning point'

The first dedicated statutory allergy safety guidance for schools has been published today, representing a significant step forward in protecting children with severe allergies. The move follows campaigning by the family of Benedict Blythe, who died from anaphylaxis at school.

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SEND Jul 5, 2026

Ofsted withdraws 'offensive' guidance linking autism with extremism following campaign

Ofsted has removed training materials that inappropriately associated autistic children with extremism risks following criticism from campaigners including presenter Chris Packham. The education watchdog confirmed that updated inspector guidance no longer references autism after concerns were raised about discriminatory safeguarding practices.

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Policy Jul 4, 2026

UK Government Axes £45m Overseas Higher Education Programme for Women and Girls

The Strengthening Higher Education for Female Empowerment (SHEFE) programme, which aimed to support one million women and girls across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has been cancelled just two years after its launch. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has withdrawn the tender for the scheme amid wider aid budget cuts, ending the initiative designed to improve access to higher education for female students worldwide.

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New statutory allergy guidance for schools hailed as 'historic turning point'

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Ofsted withdraws 'offensive' guidance linking autism with extremism following campaign

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UK Government Axes £45m Overseas Higher Education Programme for Women and Girls

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Policy Jul 4, 2026

British Teens in EU to Lose Home Fee Status and Student Finance for UK Universities

British teenagers living in the European Union currently qualify for home fee status and student loans when applying to UK universities, but this will end in 2028 when the Brexit grace period closes. Those starting their A-levels this autumn will be the first cohort affected, potentially facing international tuition fees of up to £40,000 per year without access to government student finance.

Policy Jul 3, 2026

Early Years Voice Urges CMA to 'Finish the Job' on Funding Investigation

Ian Morgan, chair of Early Years Voice, is urging the early years sector to engage with the Competition and Markets Authority's review, warning that without a full market investigation, recommendations on Government funding risk being shelved. The campaign group argues that only a thorough investigation will deliver meaningful change for childcare providers.

Policy Jul 3, 2026

Ofqual warns against AI as substitute for human endeavour in exam coursework

The head of the examinations regulator has cautioned against viewing artificial intelligence-generated output as a replacement for genuine student effort. Ofqual is planning increased scrutiny of coursework arrangements to protect the integrity of qualifications from AI misuse.

Policy Jul 2, 2026

Ofqual increases scrutiny of coursework to combat AI threat to exam integrity

The chief regulator of Ofqual has warned against the notion that AI-generated output can substitute for human endeavour, as the watchdog announces plans to strengthen oversight of coursework arrangements to protect examination standards.

Schools Jul 2, 2026

DfE Recruits School Leaders to Support ‘Mission’ Areas

The Department for Education is seeking experienced school leaders to work in designated ‘mission’ areas as part of its ongoing efforts to drive educational improvement in underperforming regions. The initiative aims to deploy expertise where it is most needed to raise standards and support struggling schools.

Policy Jul 2, 2026

Greater Manchester favours colleges over independent providers for adult skills funding

Funding decisions within the Greater Manchester adult skills system are seeing further education colleges receive preferential treatment compared to independent training providers (ITPs). This shift in resource allocation raises important questions about market diversity and the future role of smaller providers in delivering vocational education.

Policy Jul 2, 2026

Sunak urges flexible rules to allow adult maths tuition from home

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for an end to rigid adult skills rules that prevent learners from studying maths remotely. The intervention highlights concerns that inflexible delivery requirements are excluding working adults from accessing essential numeracy programmes.

Schools Jul 2, 2026

Fury over delayed KS2 SATs results as government considers scrapping £180m Pearson contract

Key Stage 2 SATs results have been delayed after exam board Pearson cited technical issues, leaving schools without crucial pupil attainment data. The government is now reportedly considering terminating the £180m assessment contract amid mounting pressure from frustrated headteachers.

Schools Jul 2, 2026

Starmer rejects calls for pupils to miss school after 1am England World Cup match

The Prime Minister has overruled suggestions from England manager Thomas Tuchel that children should be allowed to 'bunk off' school to watch the national team's quarter-final against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am UK time. Education minister Jacqui Smith has instead proposed a 'disco nap' on Sunday to ensure pupils remain fresh for Monday morning lessons.

Policy Jul 2, 2026

Ministers Demand Action as 32,000 NEET Teenagers Go Unaccounted For

Official figures reveal that councils have no information on the whereabouts of 32,100 young people aged 16 to 17 who are not in education, employment or training. Ministers are urging local authorities and schools to drastically improve their tracking and identification of at-risk teenagers to prevent them from falling through the cracks.

Policy Jul 2, 2026

US National Parks accused of erasing Black history under Trump administration

Critics allege the Trump administration is systematically removing and altering signs at US National Parks to whitewash historical accounts of slavery and suppress uncomfortable truths about the nation's past. The article shares the story of Jerry Bransford, descendant of Materson Bransford, an enslaved explorer of Mammoth Cave whose legacy risks being erased from public memory.

Policy Jul 2, 2026

Early years funding data reveals widening equity gap for disadvantaged families

Government data reveals a concerning decline in early years funding uptake among disadvantaged families, whilst support for working families has increased. The figures prompt serious questions about whether current funding models ensure equitable access to childcare for all families.

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