Changes and challenges in education

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 key changes to government guidance that are likely to affect your school this academic year, and find resources to help you take action.

Get answers to your questions about strike action. Find out about your rights and responsibilities, and how to respond to industrial action.

Understand your requirements and options for keeping your school safely open during staff strikes. Download and adapt our risk assessment to help you decide if you need to close.

Feel ready for September with our resource hub, featuring handpicked support and training to shorten your team’s to-do lists and tackle your new-term tasks with confidence.

Dig into the SEND and alternative provision (AP) improvement plan details. Understand how the government intends to reform the SEND and AP system, see what’s being done and get an idea of timelines.

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.

The government has published its sustainability strategy to improve the education sector’s response to climate change by 2030. Find out what it's planning to introduce and when, and how your school will be affected.