Latest education news




2nd of December 2025


Creating special educational needs provision: A primary school case study
Waterville Primary School's headteacher, Mark Nugent, talks about successfully building specialist SEN units for speech and language needs, while maintaining academic standards and supporting a diverse community of learners.



27th of November 2025


Using pupil profiles to improve disadvantaged outcomes
Elkie Bailes shares how The Greetland Academy's pupil premium approach, using individual profiles and quality teaching, helped every disadvantaged child meet expected standards.



17th of November 2025


How the new Writing Framework can transform primary school teaching
Sam Creighton talks about building a writing curriculum based on meaningful projects. Children learn specific writing skills while keeping the joy and pride that comes from creating their work.

Pupil Premium success: building effective school systems
Manchester Enterprise Academy's disadvantaged pupils are thriving and exceeding national benchmarks. Principal Emily Reynard shares their successful whole-school approach to inclusion.

How governors can support effective pupil premium strategies in schools
Governing boards play a crucial role in pupil premium accountability, challenging senior leaders on strategy, and monitoring how schools spend their grant. Discover how a link governor supports effective use of this funding.

Finding harmony in flexible working
A third-year history teacher shares how moving to a four-day working week has transformed their work-life balance. With school support, they've been able to pursue personal passions whilst maintaining professional commitment, returning to the classroom with renewed focus and creativity.



26th of June 2025


The accidental teacher: how teaching changed my life’s direction
Kieran Anderson, English teacher at The Grangefield Academy, talks about how teaching wasn't his original plan, but became his passion and purpose.



24th of March 2025


Start your school day right - the benefits of breakfast clubs
Headteacher Mrs Ash McGann shares Burton Green Primary School’s experience of being part of the Healthy Breakfast club pilot scheme and the benefits it’s brought to the whole school.