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Attendance and behaviour will remain linked, says Ofsted
Education May 7, 2026

Attendance and behaviour will remain linked, says Ofsted

Union boss warns schools will continue to be punished and parents confused – with promised tweaks little more than 'cosmetic changes' The post Attendance and behaviour will remain linked, says Ofsted first appeared on Schools Week.

Royal Early Childhood Centre Launches Social-Emotional Development Guidance
Education May 7, 2026

Royal Early Childhood Centre Launches Social-Emotional Development Guidance

The Princess of Wales’ Centre for Early Childhood has unveiled new guidance on social and emotional development aimed at supporting early years practitioners. The resource will be embedded into training courses to strengthen workforce understanding of young children’s wellbeing and developmental needs.

Operational excellence: The new imperative for school improvement
Schools May 7, 2026

Operational excellence: The new imperative for school improvement

The education sector is entering a new phase where operational excellence is as vital as educational outcomes. School leaders must now prioritise efficient systems, strategic resource management, and sustainable governance to secure long-term improvement across the sector.

Schools and Academies Show: Live Coverage from London
Schools May 7, 2026

Schools and Academies Show: Live Coverage from London

Stay informed with real-time updates from the UK's premier education event as sector leaders gather at the Excel centre. Schools Week reports live on policy announcements, school standards, and the future of academy governance affecting local authorities.

Children's Commissioner calls for action to protect Jewish children from hate crime
Safeguarding May 6, 2026

Children's Commissioner calls for action to protect Jewish children from hate crime

Dame Rachel de Souza has issued a statement following the Golders Green terror attack, highlighting the urgent need to tackle anti-Jewish racism affecting children. Speaking directly to Jewish young people, she heard firsthand accounts of fear and calls for social media companies and authorities to take hate more seriously.

Early Years Funding Should Prioritise Child Need Over Parental Employment, Study Finds
SEND May 6, 2026

Early Years Funding Should Prioritise Child Need Over Parental Employment, Study Finds

A two-year research programme by the London Early Years Foundation reveals significant benefits for children with additional needs when early years funding targets developmental requirements rather than parental work status. The findings challenge current policy approaches and call for a fundamental shift in how England's childcare system is financed and delivered.