Swimming pool

The Scottish Government is rolling out a National Primary School Swimming Framework, a universal offer to primary aged children to learn to swim alongside learning vital water safety skills.

Adam Sproston, Ofsted

Senior HM Inspector Adam Sproston will discuss the inspectorate’s approach to SEND and inclusion at Education Business LIVE in March.

School children with notebooks

Children’s charity Youth Sport Trust has awarded the first Well School accreditations, recognising schools that are prioritising pupil and staff wellbeing alongside academic performance as a measure of success.

Social media on phone

The government has launched a major new consultation to gain views on how to keep children safe online across social media, AI chatbots and gaming platforms.

AI

LGfL-The National Grid for Learning has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Toolkit to help schools across the UK develop clear approaches to AI that put safeguarding at the forefront.

Kevan Collins

Sir Kevan Collins has been appointed as Delivery Adviser to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, to support the delivery of the schools White Paper, with a focus on SEND reform and local authority engagement.

Computer

The Education Select Committee has launched a new inquiry examining the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and EdTech in education.

Electric

The government has announced that the electric vehicle charge point grant for schools will be extended for another year.

Food

According to a new poll, there is overwhelming public support for more food education in England’s schools, yet stark inequalities in who actually receives it.

Figet toys

The government has outlined plans requiring SEND children with less complex needs to have an individual support plan (ISPs).

Class

The investment comes with the government set to unveil its schools white paper, which will include reforms to the SEND system.

Parents of disabled children with complex needs are spending an average of more than £8,500 a year because the SEND system is failing, according to new research by charity Sense.

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