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Changes in education 2026/27

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.

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on 13 August 2026
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Contents
  1. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026
  2. 3.5% teacher pay award
  3. Academy Trust Handbook updates
  4. Allergy safety and Benedict’s Law
  5. RSHE guidance becomes statutory
  6. Ofsted framework updated for September
  7. New inclusion strategy requirements
  8. Rules on school uniform come into effect
  9. EYFS framework updates
  10. Incoming changes from the Employment Rights Act 2025
  11. Free school meals expansion
  12. Martyn’s Law requirements come into force from April 2027
  13. Further guidance expected in the new year

We've summarised the major changes to statutory guidance for the 2026/27 academic year, what's likely to change and what you need to do. We’ve also shared guidance, resources, and ready-to-use KeyGPT prompts to help you take action and make changes.

There’s a lot to get your head around, so tackle the changes one at a time, or share each section with an appropriate staff member, who can take responsibility for making sure you’re ready for the new year.

Some of these changes are yet to come into force, or the full details haven't been published yet. Select 'save for later' at the top of this article to get notified when we update it with new information or resources.

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026

All staff must now read part 1 of KCSIE in