#SESLIP #Education update: www.seslip.co.uk/wp-content/u... With items from @mission44.bsky.social @beewelluk.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social @headteacherupdate.bsky.social

We’re delighted to have been awarded an AAA grade by the Foundation Practice Rating - highlighting the progress we've made to become an organisation truly accountable to the young people we serve. Discover more about our work to drive change so that every young people can thrive: mission44.org

📌 New Blog: Understanding Internal Exclusion in English Secondary Schools Managing behaviour in secondary schools is complex and demanding task. Internal exclusion is is widely used, but what does the evidence say about its impact? 👉 beewellprogramme.org/understandin...

Strong relationships with staff & a sense of belonging in school can protect pupil #mentalhealth & improve attendance, a major study involving 25,000 year 8-10 students confirms: buff.ly/8QsYytl @beewelluk.bsky.social #education #wellbeing #teachers #teaching

Last week, we took an in-depth look at the government's 'missions' to boost outcomes in the north east and on the coast But as questions continue to hang over central elements of the scheme, ministers have been warned the flagship policy risks 'sounding bold but changing nothing'...

Ofsted has admitted a link between higher levels of pupil deprivation and lower ‘achievement’ judgments, as it lay out plans to strengthen how a school’s context is taken into account schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-admit...

SESLIP's #Education update: www.seslip.co.uk/wp-content/u... Items: @resolutionfoundation.org @nao.org.uk @biteback2030.bsky.social @publicfirst.bsky.social @fftedudatalab.bsky.social @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @samgibbs.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social @seced.bsky.social @edupolicyinst.bsky.social

NEW: What genetics can (and can’t) tell us about educational inequality - with John Jerrim Recent research allows us to ask new questions about how children differ in their educational development and what this does – and does not - mean for schools. vist.ly/536y7

More than 500 #Ofsted report cards are now published. What are we learning about the new inspection framework & where are secondary #schools most at risk? Andy Jordan – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – shares early lessons, concerns & practical inspection advice: buff.ly/up6eOHG #education

Four-in-ten NEETs are not receiving means-tested benefits. In fact, the share of NEETs claiming means-tested benefits has remained stable in recent years. So, any theory for what is driving up the NEET rate can’t only blame the benefits system. Read the full analysis➡️ buff.ly/gABGpwv

Higher participation in education – including combined with work – is how low-NEET countries achieve lower NEET rates than the UK. These differences in education participation between the UK and low-NEET countries are, in general, down to lower participation in vocational education in the UK.

Important report! Should sit alongside #DfE recent policy announcements.

NEW: The transition from primary to secondary for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) We look at how identification of SEN changes from Year 6 to Year 7, and the types of school that pupils move into. vist.ly/4zb23

From SESLIP, latest #Education update: www.seslip.co.uk/wp-content/u... With articles from: @tesmagazine.bsky.social @impactedgroup.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social @paulkirschner.bsky.social @edupolicyinst.bsky.social @headteacherupdate.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social

When Angela Rayner underpaid £40,000 in stamp duty, Richard Tice said it was "morally completely indefensible” and she should resign if she had “any moral decency”. Now we learn he set up four shell companies that let him avoid paying £100,000 he owed in tax and to then transfer the cash to Reform

Instructional Illusions: Ten Things in Education that Look Right but Aren’t Teaching shouldn’t be judged by how convincing it appears in the moment but by what students still know, understand, and can do later.

‘Inclusion at scale isn’t about intent – it’s about intentional system design’: Amanda Goldthorpe-Hall shares the findings from her research into inclusion bases in mainstream schools

England’s councils could face an uphill battle when creating compulsory registers of children not in school after a Welsh pilot found it took staff a 'disproportionate effort' https://schoolsweek.co.uk/registers-of-children-not-in-education-burdensome-for-not-much-value-pilot-suggests/

EPI's latest report, commissioned by @bpsofficial.bsky.social, reveals a chronic shortage of Educational Psychologists across England, with a 20-fold disparity in access between areas: some have one EP for every 480 pupils. Others just one for every 9,400.

“Seemingly everything, from the planning process to a lack of funding for rural active transport, is stacked against communities wanting a greenway – but they refuse to give up. With fuel prices remaining high, there has never been a greater need for alternatives to car dependency for short trips”

Only 40 per cent of disadvantaged pupils identified as high-achieving at the start of secondary school go on to achieve top GCSE grades, new research has found https://schoolsweek.co.uk/high-achieving-disadvantaged-pupils-less-likely-to-get-top-gcse-grades/

Done! Thanks for the campaigning.

#Education end of term #update: www.seslip.co.uk/wp-content/u... With items from: @suttontrust.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social @seced.bsky.social @youthendowmentfund.org.uk @childrenscomm.bsky.social

Brighton Marina is applying — again — to dump dredged sediment at Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone.  Dredging may be necessary. But dumping 1000s of tonnes of sediment in a protected area is not.  Use our template email to object. https://f.mtr.cool/tgghjihrta

Every year, several previously harmless plant species go rogue, escaping from homes and gardens and multiplying unstoppably – but we could stop them before they destroy local ecosystems.

I am not vegan but cook and eat a lot of vegan dishes, mostly Indian / Bangladeshi in origin. Have collected together the recipes I love and eat regularly here: alomshaha.com/wp-content/u...

Exclusive: Councils will be given top marks by the government if their SEND reform proposals include 'little to no' plans to increase special school or alternative provision capacity, it has emerged https://schoolsweek.co.uk/revealed-dfes-secret-plan-to-cut-special-school-expansion/

1/ And they’re off! 📢 Our BTO satellite-tagged Cuckoos are on the move! 🌍 Follow their migrations via our interactive map ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #Ornithology 🪶

Latest #Education update from a busy week of policy announcements: www.seslip.co.uk/wp-content/u... With: @tobygreany.bsky.social @uonsoe.bsky.social @patthomson.bsky.social @local.gov.uk @mumsnet.com @schoolsweek.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social @fftedudatalab.bsky.social @theguardian.com

Helpful infographic dashboards and some really valuable insights here.

The final report is now available for the Sustainable School Leadership project led by @tobygreany.bsky.social with @patthomson.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social and Mike Collins. sustainableschoolleadership.uk

NEW: Are DfE right to ditch confidence intervals? DfE are proposing a change to the way they calculate bandings that summarise schools' progress scores. We look at the pros and cons of doing so. vist.ly/4ssyj

Please support Option A for Egrets Way ( Lewes to Newhaven) . By keeping the path along the river for entire length there is no need to cross the C7 so it is SAFER www.southdowns.gov.uk/get-active/s...

What can countries like England learn from Netherlands, Finland & Wales’ reforms to their special needs systems? Taylor Hughson and I share a few lessons in @schoolsweek.bsky.social -all based on @centreedusyst.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org funded research. schoolsweek.co.uk/looking-over...

Read the full story on Democracy for Sale - and do subscribe to support our work 😀 democracyforsale.substack.com/p/mcsweeney-...

The government has pledged write off 90 per cent of councils’ historic SEND deficits – estimated to be worth £5 billion https://schoolsweek.co.uk/government-to-write-off-90-of-councils-send-deficits/

Ahead of the final #LocalGov finance settlement, an LGA survey warns over a third of councils are likely to need emergency govt bailouts over the next three years, as costs outstrip funding. Read our full findings: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/e...

New LGA research shows integrated health & education services are vital to reaching 75% GLD by 2028. But workforce shortages, unequal funding and gaps in early years support are holding back progress. Read our full report: www.local.gov.uk/publications...

#Education Update from SESLIP: www.seslip.co.uk/wp-content/u... With items from: @theeef.bsky.social @suttontrust.bsky.social @bmj.com @tesmagazine.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social @fftedudatalab.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social @ofstednews.bsky.social

It's been a difficult time for our coast, with many marine pollution incidents in a row. Marine Conservation Officer, Sarah Ward, explains what we are calling for to hold those responsible to account. https://f.mtr.cool/pieuharphy 📷© Jon Santa Cruz

Harry Styles kicks off 2026 with a bang - and with a boost to grassroots. He’s the first artist this year to announce a major UK stadium tour with £1 from every ticket going to the LIVE Trust, directly supporting the UK’s grassroots venues. 📸 via Harry Styles

'No one cycles in snow' - yes they do, but the council don't grit our cycle lanes!

🚨 Tuesday Briefing - SEND £200 million will be spent on a national inclusion training programme. But what actually is it and how does it hope to change inclusion in our schools? 🧵

Our looksmaxxing call for evidence closes this Friday. We want to hear how social media and the manosphere is impacting boys and young men’s body image, health and identity. Full details: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/... Anonymous form for young people: forms.office.com/e/unuvqrPz62

Latest #Education update from #SESLIP: www.seslip.co.uk/wp-content/u... With @fftedudatalab.bsky.social @edupolicyinst.bsky.social @thedifferenceed.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social

📹 Is it worth submitting a video of a close pass? Footage can help, but context matters. Our latest blog explains how Operation SNAP works and why a short description can be as important as the video itself. 👉 Make your report count: cyclinguk.org/close-pass-footage

Political leaders share latest with public on council shake up

🎄🎁☃️ End of year #Education update from SESLIP: www.seslip.co.uk/wp-content/u... Items from: @ki.se @loicmnzs.bsky.social @fftedudatalab.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social @suttontrust.bsky.social @theguardian.com

Excellent piece on cycling policy in England (or lack of nationally). Covers the range of challenges/ gaps. @bricycles.org.uk www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...

This is well worth the read. Most thorough comparison of #SEND across countries I’ve read. @samfr.bsky.social @mmulholland.bsky.social