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Ofsted will pilot a new Independent Complaints Review (ICR) service for schools inspected in the 2026/27 academic year, introducing an external review route for complaints about inspection outcomes and handling during that cohort of inspections.
Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator, gave a speech titled 'Connecting curriculum, assessment and trust – qualifications for the next decade' at the Confederation of School Trusts conference, setting out his views on future qualifications policy.
Ofqual has fined the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music £150,000 for serious failings in retaining and managing assessment evidence, citing shortcomings in data retention arrangements.
Education Secretary Lucy Powell delivered a speech at the CST Conference 2026 setting out a bold vision to 'reimagine childhood', outlining her priorities for education and child policy in the coming period.
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, delivered a keynote at the Confederation of School Trusts annual conference in Birmingham, outlining inspection priorities and expectations for school trusts (speech details published by Ofsted).
Most education providers report a positive experience a year after Ofsted’s renewed inspection framework began, with independent research finding the new-look inspections are more collaborative and respectful in their approach.
A majority of teenagers back vocational reforms and more hands‑on learning from age 14, signalling youth support for practical routes through education rather than traditional academic pathways.
At the request of the Minister for School Standards, Ofsted will extend the pause on inspections of national professional qualification (NPQ) and early career teacher programme (ECTP) providers, delaying evaluation of those training routes.
Smaller employers will receive a £2,000 payment for each new apprentice aged under 25 they hire, aimed at increasing youth access to skilled careers and incentivising SMEs to recruit and train young people.
The Department for Education has published first-of-their-kind SEND teacher training materials, launching the biggest overhaul of SEND training and aiming to ensure every teacher is better supported to teach children and young people with SEND.
The King has approved the appointment to the Regius Professorship of Medicine at the University of Oxford, formalising a ceremonial royal endorsement of the named candidate on 14 October 2026.
Ofqual reports that schools have improved cyber incident recovery times, but identifies confusion over who holds responsibility for cyber security across schools, signalling governance gaps despite operational improvements.
New Vocational GCSEs will introduce nationally‑set content, grading and assessment for school‑based vocational courses while pupils continue a core of English, maths and science as part of a major shake‑up to hands‑on learning.
The Chancellor announced a package of measures to help young people into work, education and training, intended to support employment pathways and build the skilled workforce Britain needs for the future.
A new whole‑school approach will give schools a package of support to tackle misogyny and to combat the influence of figures such as Andrew Tate, the Education Secretary announced as part of measures for school culture and pupil safety.
The Ministry of Defence is rolling out 50,000 apprenticeship, work experience and training placements for young people as part of a major drive to expand Defence-sector opportunities for youth employment and skills development.
More than 400 schools in disadvantaged areas will receive a share of £22.5m and tailored support to expand access to enrichment activities, aiming to benefit hundreds of thousands of children across England.
Student Loans Company paid £0.8 billion in first‑term Maintenance Loan payments into students’ bank accounts across the UK on Monday 21 September, covering payments for the current academic term.
The Government will provide £1 million a year for three years to support emerging British fashion designers, directing annual funding to nurture next‑generation talent in the fashion sector.