A new report says that London's plan to deliver universal free school meals to all primary school children across London next year could result in losses in school funding through a drop in pupil premiums.

Dr Catherine McClellan, who joined the Ofqual Board in June 2020, has been reappointed for a further term of office and will now serve until 31 May 2026.

The funding will help colleges rollout Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) by investing in specialist equipment, facilities, and upskilling staff.

The UK Space Agency has announced £4.3 million funding for the new Space to Learn scheme, which include projects dedicated to improving STEM learning opportunities.

The guide examines how schools can manage allergens, explains the difference between ‘made without’ and ‘free from, and looks at the importance of training.

Charity Education Support has published its report on modernising the professional lives of teachers for the 21st century, and has a number of recommendations.

London’s Violence Reduction Unit has new funding to help close gaps in learning for children with speech and language needs.

The National Literacy Trust has published new research showing that only 1 in 3 children (34.6%) in 2023 saying they enjoy writing in their free time.

The survey of over 1,000 parents with children of school age, commissioned by Kura, found that 22% of schools do not have a school run safeguarding policy in place.

Of the perceived benefits that AI tools could bring, key use cases highlighted by teachers include using it to teach how to interact with and understand AI models (60%), to aid critical thinking exercises (56%).

The report based on the feedback says that the views and needs of children and young people, parents, carers, families and communities should be listened to, heard, respected, represented, engaged, and valued.

An independent expert advisory panel has been selected to advise on the review of the Relationships, Sex and Health Education curriculum, as part of plans to ensure that RSHE is taught in an age-appropriate way.

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