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Last week, the Department for Education released its long-awaited Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report —the first major overhaul of England’s curriculum, assessment, and qualifications system in more than a decade. The scale of change is significant, and its implications will be felt across every phase of education. Led by Professor Becky Francis CBE, the independent review brings together research, consultation with educators, parents, employers, and young people, a

It’s vital that school leaders, governors and practitioners are fully briefed on the upcoming changes from the Ofsted. These reforms will have significant implications not only for inspection readiness and school self-evaluation, but also for how the sector presents itself to stakeholders – including prospective staff who want to join a high-performing, improvement-minded team.

The 2024 Teacher Wellbeing Index by Education Support reported that 78% of teachers experienced stress in the past year, and over half reported symptoms of poor mental health.

The Year Ahead in Education: Trends to Watch in 2025–26. As schools and colleges across the UK prepare for the 2025–26 academic year, several emerging trends are poised to reshape the educational landscape. From policy reform and funding pressures to the rise of AI‑driven learning and evolving workforce needs, here’s what educators and stakeholders should watch closely.

Family-friendly leave is no longer a “nice to have”; it is a cornerstone of staff retention at a time when nearly half of teachers considering quitting cite the struggle to balance work and parenthood.  The good news is that the statutory framework has continued to evolve, and sector-specific agreements give schools real scope to support colleagues far beyond the legal minimum.

Curiosity is the engine of learning. When pupils feel safe to ask “Why?” and “What if…?” they retain knowledge for longer, transfer ideas more flexibly and take greater ownership of their progress.

Effective classroom management is the bedrock of successful teaching. Without a clear, consistent approach to behaviour, lessons can descend into chaos, undermining both learning and wellbeing.

Preparation for the GCSE exams can be a stressful time for both students and teachers. Yet with the right approaches to revision, pupils can enter the examination hall confident, calm and well-prepared.