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New research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found that disadvantaged students are, on average, one-fifth of a grade behind in English and one-eighth of a grade behind in maths when resitting GCSEs

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The government are starting to roll out ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ across every local authority in England by April 2026, offering help and support for parents.

The report by Inclusion in Practice and ImpactEd Group follows a national call for evidence to find examples of successful inclusive practice in mainstream schools.

Raspberry Pi Foundation - the education charity for digital skills - is calling for a free Code Club in every school and library, to ensure young people are prepared for a digital future. 

Twelve combined authority mayors have signed a joint statement pledging to create a national active travel network, many of which will be around schools.

The Digital Poverty Alliance is distributing laptops to complement the launch of Westminster’s Open Roaming Initiative.

The report looks at how Ofsted might consider vulnerability in the context of its inspection and regulation work.

Nearly 200 schools have reported they are set to exceed the government’s initial projections on places, giving parents more affordable childcare options.

The research was conducted through 21 interviews with schools, FE colleges and multi-academy trust leaders who have been embedding and using AI for at least 12 months. 

‘Lending libraries’ will be set up in up to 32 local authorities and will enable schools in the area to borrow and trial a range of devices to suit their pupils’ needs. 

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Ofsted has restructured its inspection teams for schools and further education, following feedback from the Big Listen last year and the recent consultation on inspection reform.

The report by the Public Accounts Committee calls on government to articulate its plan to tackle the significant challenges that remain in introducing the new two-year technical qualification. 

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