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Julia Harnden provides a summary of what the government’s funding settlement for 2025/26 means for school and college budgets.

It is essential that the inspection system is clear to parents and has the confidence of the profession. Currently, as they stand, Ofsted’s proposed new report cards are worse than single-word judgements. What are your thoughts? Here, ASCL members share their views.

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Senior Director Julie McCulloch highlights the ongoing fight for a better approach to inspection and accountability.

The ‘bonfire of BTECs’ has now been extinguished – so where do we go from here? Following the outcomes of the Rapid Review, Kevin Gilmartin clarifies the findings and looks at the post-16 landscape going forward.

General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio says school and college leaders stand ready to work with government to break down the barriers to opportunity, but they need a clear vision from policymakers.

Education Mutual’s Kelly Potton shares insights from the latest School Business Leader Wellbeing Index and highlights top tips to ensure you and your staff keep well.