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21 May 2026

School nursery plan faces 'reality check', report warns

The Government's flagship scheme to create 3,000 new school-based nurseries in England faces a significant gap between ambition and delivery, according to a landmark report by…[more...]

21 May 2026

Reed pledges ‘guarantee’ on councils’ performance

The communities secretary Steve Reed has today announced a plan to “guarantee” councils meet neighbourhood targets for public services, regardless of political control.
As part… [more...]

20 May 2026

Councils under pressure over rising school transport costs

Councils are continuing to face growing pressure from the rising cost of school transport, according to a Radio 4 report examining the impact on local authority… [more...]

20 May 2026

Heads warn SEND reforms could face challenges

School leaders have warned proposed SEND reforms could be undermined by policies focused heavily on academic attainment and exam performance. The Association of School and College… [more...]

20 May 2026

Cipfa: Government overlooking ‘full cost’ of Send

Ministers are failing to consider the “full cost” of supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in their plans to reform the system,… [more...]