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Ofsted to test new SEND inclusion cash plans
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.

The Big Future: Speaking to children in Nottingham and Leicester
Social Care Jun 12, 2026

The Big Future: Speaking to children in Nottingham and Leicester

I wrote last week about why we should listen to children. This week, I have found myself thinking about what it means to give children a voice.  Sometimes, this is cultural. As I stood outside Nottingham University with my team, our conversation turned from the session with educational psychologists...

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

Ofsted claims grammar schools are inclusive despite selective intake
Schools Jun 11, 2026

Ofsted claims grammar schools are inclusive despite selective intake

Ofsted has reportedly suggested that grammar schools can be considered inclusive institutions, reigniting debate about selective education and accessibility. The comments raise questions about how inspection frameworks evaluate equity within England's partially selective school system.

Cleaners at Ark Academies Plan Strike After Pay Deal Scrapped
Schools Jun 11, 2026

Cleaners at Ark Academies Plan Strike After Pay Deal Scrapped

Support staff at Ark academies are preparing to strike after the multi-academy trust cancelled an existing wage agreement. The dispute centres on pay and conditions for cleaning staff who serve the trust's network of schools across the country. Union members are now balloting for industrial action that could disrupt operations in multiple schools.

Natural History GCSE Approved to Teach Biodiversity and Conservation Skills
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.