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A new report by Education and Employers has found that young people who experience the highest levels of employer engagement before the age of 16 have 80% lower odds of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training) compared to those who had the least experience.

A look back at the last week in education, a peek at what's coming up, plus lots of other bits and...

Teach First has been awarded a new contract from the Department of Education to deliver the next iteration of a training programme that will bring 1,000 new teachers into the profession every year.

Steve Besley's Education Eye: week ending 26 June 2026 Welcome to Education Eye, a regular update detailing the policies and stories happening in UK education, compiled by Steve Besley. What's happened this week? Important stories across the board: Two big...

The most significant reform of Scotland’s curriculum in more than ten years is underway, as the first early samples of new curriculum materials have been shared with councils across the country.

ASCL falls into deficit, citing ‘severe’ pressure on leaders

School funding shortfalls, along with mounting workload and accountability, have increased demand for support, the union’s annual accounts state.

Why the inclusion bases guidance does little to ease heads’ anxiety

The DfE has now set out how it wants SEND inclusion bases to be run in a reformed mainstream school system. But Tes’ SEND and inclusion editor, John Roberts, says the guidance doesn’t allay leaders’ concerns about what comes next.

How schools survived the record-breaking heatwave

A quarter of schools closed early this week as the UK had its hottest June day on record – with leaders calling for urgent action to cool classrooms.

DfE sets out how it expects schools to run SEND inclusion bases

Guidance reveals detailed plans for support and specialist inclusion bases in schools – but heads’ leaders fear the funding falls short.

Revealed: Attendance rates plummet as temperature soars

Almost a fifth of children missed lessons this week as temperatures soared to record highs – with attendance rates plummeting even further in some areas.

Details of baseless misconduct probes to be destroyed sooner

Teachers at the centre of baseless misconduct probes will no longer have their details kept on file and “hanging over” their working lives for decades.

Struggling schools racked up £5m bank bill amid finance woes

Twenty-five struggling schools in a London borough racked up over £5 million in overdraft bills, it has emerged.

STRB: We need to know teacher pay-rise plans, leaders tell DfE

The government has confirmed Labour’s leadership turmoil will have no bearing on the publication of its teacher pay decision, as headteachers call for “urgent” clarity.

More than a quarter of EHCP requests rejected last year, data reveals

More than a quarter of requests for an education, health and care plan were rejected by councils last year, new data reveals.

Disadvantaged schools recruiting fewer ‘strong’ teachers, analysis shows

Schools with high levels of disadvantage are finding it more difficult to recruit high-quality teachers than those with less advantaged cohorts, new analysis suggests.

Inclusion base guidance: What schools need to know

Inclusion bases should be operated by a qualified teacher and must never be used as a form of punishment, according to new government guidance.

The apprenticeships tipped for a rate rise

Business administration, accountancy and carpentry could be among apprenticeships in scope for funding band uplifts, FE Week analysis suggests.

School rules are imposed on FE’s errant teachers

FE teachers and trainers are set to be brought into England’s national teacher misconduct regime under reforms expected to pull around 2,000 providers into scope.

Skills England scales back employer role in funding decisions

Skills England has announced it will no longer rely on employers when deciding funding levels for apprenticeships.

SEND help to general FE, specialist teachers told

Expert staff at specialist post-16 institutions could guide general FE colleges on how best to spend new inclusion cash, officials have said.

Landmark work experience research report published in answer to Milburn Review

Weekly Round Up - 26/06/2026

Teach First awarded multi-year contract to train 1,000 new teachers annually

Education Eye - 26 June 2026

Next steps in curriculum improvement

ASCL falls into deficit, citing ‘severe’ pressure on leaders

Why the inclusion bases guidance does little to ease heads’ anxiety

How schools survived the record-breaking heatwave

DfE sets out how it expects schools to run SEND inclusion bases

Revealed: Attendance rates plummet as temperature soars

Details of baseless misconduct probes to be destroyed sooner

Struggling schools racked up £5m bank bill amid finance woes

STRB: We need to know teacher pay-rise plans, leaders tell DfE

More than a quarter of EHCP requests rejected last year, data reveals

Disadvantaged schools recruiting fewer ‘strong’ teachers, analysis shows

Inclusion base guidance: What schools need to know

The apprenticeships tipped for a rate rise

School rules are imposed on FE’s errant teachers

Skills England scales back employer role in funding decisions

SEND help to general FE, specialist teachers told