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Evidence gaps pose 'significant challenge' to SEND reforms, warns EEF

The Education Endowment Foundation has warned that a lack of robust evidence could undermine the government's SEND reform ambitions. In its response to the national SEND consultation, the charity highlighted significant gaps in the proposed evidence base, raising concerns about how local authorities will implement changes without clear proof of what works.

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Primary schools lose out as Labour slashes sport funding
Education May 22, 2026

Primary schools lose out as Labour slashes sport funding

New scheme will be worth 40% less than current government grants and will be shared with secondariesFunding for primary school sport in England is to be slashed by Labour, including the abolition of a grant designed to cement the 2012 Olympic legacy, to the dismay of school leaders.The Department fo...

DfE to dissolve troubled 24-school academy trust over £8m deficit
Schools May 21, 2026

DfE to dissolve troubled 24-school academy trust over £8m deficit

The Department for Education has announced plans to break up a struggling multi-academy trust operating 24 schools, following the discovery of an £8 million deficit. The academies will transition to other established chains in what represents one of the largest-ever trust closures orchestrated by the department.

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit over child social media addiction claims
Safeguarding May 21, 2026

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit over child social media addiction claims

Meta has agreed to settle a major lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district over claims that its platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to children. The settlement forms part of broader legal action involving approximately 1,200 US school districts suing major tech firms for allegedly fuelling a youth mental health crisis.

Mary Ward Centre progresses with Newham College merger
Education May 21, 2026

Mary Ward Centre progresses with Newham College merger

The Mary Ward Centre has moved closer to merging with Newham College, bringing together two key further education providers in London. The proposed merger aims to strengthen post-16 and adult learning provision whilst creating a more resilient institution for skills delivery.

Burnley Interprets 'Worsening' Student Data as Transparency Success
Education May 21, 2026

Burnley Interprets 'Worsening' Student Data as Transparency Success

Further education leaders in Burnley are viewing declining student performance metrics as evidence of improved honesty in self-assessment and quality assurance processes. The shift enables providers to identify specific support needs and target interventions more effectively within vocational pathways.

FE Commissioner intervenes as Tyne Coast College loses control of £96m campus
Policy May 21, 2026

FE Commissioner intervenes as Tyne Coast College loses control of £96m campus

The Further Education Commissioner has intervened at Tyne Coast College after the institution lost control of a major £96m campus building project. The crisis raises serious questions about governance and oversight in further education capital programmes, with significant implications for skills provision in the region.

Boston College placed under DfE notice to improve over finances and legal breach
Policy May 21, 2026

Boston College placed under DfE notice to improve over finances and legal breach

The Department for Education has issued a formal notice to improve to Boston College following the discovery of serious financial difficulties and an undisclosed legal breach. The intervention places the Lincolnshire further education institution under heightened scrutiny as it works to resolve governance and compliance failures.