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Join to read everything →Benedict’s Law: Why Financial and Operational Leaders Must View This as More Than a Safeguarding Requirement
The introduction of Benedict’s Law from September 2026 represents one of the most significant changes to operational governance in schools in recent years. Whilst much of the dis…
A useful PE & School Sport funding update for MAT leaders…
It looks like the DfE has listened to some of the concerns around moving away from the Primary PE & Sport Premium. Transition funding for 2026/27 is increasing from £100m to £150…
I expected the pension saving to fund the pay rise. It didn't, and that is the real story.
Everyone is reacting to the 3.5%. I understand why, but I think the number that actually matters is sitting quietly underneath it. Here's my honest take When I saw the pension ch…
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