Changes and challenges in education

Get your head around the basics of generative AI, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, and what it means for your school/trust. Share this information with your staff, and governors or trustees, to get everyone on the same page.

Use our guidance and resources to help you through the whole process of planning your budget and getting it approved by governors.

Get up to speed on the planned changes to curriculum and assessment, including a reformed National Curriculum from 2028, removing EBacc performance measures and a new statutory reading test in year 8.

The Academy Trust Handbook has been updated, but won't take effect until 1 October 2026. Changes of note include an explicit focus on inclusion, new financial training expectations for trustees and tighter controls over executive pay.

New legislation has passed that aims to better protect children and raise standards in education. Get to grips with some of the new expectations coming up for schools.

School teachers and leaders will receive a 3.5% pay award.