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This week’s top sector stories 📰 ⚖️ SEND reform plans move forward through government’s proposed ‘education for all’ bill. ✊ The NEU will formally ballot teachers on strike action amid disputes over funding. 📉 Teachers’ Pension Scheme withdrawals nearly doubled since 2020. Sign up: key.sc/signupnews

From September, all school staff will need allergy awareness training under new statutory guidance. Our new CPD-certified course helps staff recognise allergic reactions, respond confidently in emergencies, and reduce risks in school 👇 cpd.thekeysupport.com/statutory-elea…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 🗣️ A need for “high-quality education, underpinned by a commitment to improvement.” 📈 Rise in primary school suspensions, while secondary rates fall. 🧩 Children might be labelled “early" with SEN. Sign up: key.sc/signupnews

This week’s top sector stories 📰 🏛️ The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act is now law ⚠️ Staffing shortages may prevent occupational therapists from providing adequate support for pupils 👥 Teaching in sets may not be harmful for pupils with low prior attainment Sign up: key.sc/signupnews

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is now law. It gives the government the power to introduce new requirements to better protect children and raise standards in education. Read more here 👇 schoolleaders.thekeysupport.com/administration…

KS2 SATs are scheduled for 11 to 14 May 2026 📚 Download and share this QuickRead with colleagues as a ready-made resource to get them up to speed 👇 schoolleaders.thekeysupport.com/curriculum-and…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 🎒 New guidance for pupils starting reception 📵 Mobile phone ban guidance to become statutory 📉 Primary schools could face a £288 million funding shortfall Sign up: key.sc/signupnews

If your family and parental leave policy was written before April 2026, you'll need to update it. Download and adapt our model family and parental leave policy so you can save time, stay compliant and keep your approach consistent 👇 schoolleaders.thekeysupport.com/policy-expert/…

6 in 10 secondary schools experienced a cyber attack or breach last year. Make sure you’re prepared. Learn what to include in your cyber response plan and download our ready-to-use template 👇 schoolleaders.thekeysupport.com/policy-expert/…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 🍎 DfE reviewing School Food Standards 🗓️ 2 in 3 teachers working an extra day weekly 📉 Secondary school vacancies at 9-year low Sign up: key.sc/signupnews

During the school holidays some pupils might have faced difficult situations that impacted their wellbeing and safety. Use our article to get to grips with the safeguarding risks that may have occurred 👇 schoolleaders.thekeysupport.com/pupils-and-par…

Take a look at a selection of the new content that our members gained access to this month, including: 🚧 Removing barriers to learning and wellbeing: staff briefing 📄 Restrictive interventions policy: model 🎙️ The 9-day fortnight: flexible working that works thekeysupport.com/blog/new-and-u…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 🛸 35% rise in pupils saying misinformation is an issue in schools 💷 Average primary will receive £14,000 and secondaries £48,000 next year 👎 Sixth forms raise concerns over 0.5% funding rise Sign up: key.sc/signupnews

New guidance on restrictive interventions comes into effect from 1 April 2026 and we want you to feel prepared. Use our ready-to-run training session to help staff understand how to use restrictive interventions safely and minimise the need for them 👇 schoolleaders.thekeysupport.com/staff/cpd/staf…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 📈 Complaints to Ofsted up 5% 📚 English hubs expanding to secondaries from Sept 🏫 6 in 10 leaders report racial harassment in schools Sign up: key.sc/signupnews