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The challenges ahead for the new Prime Minister
The challenges the new leader will face will be immense; increasing concern that the NHS will be unable to cope this winter, pending renegotiations on the Northern Ireland protocol, and a litany of complex and controversial bills which have come to grinding halts in the chambers of parliament (some of which I will discuss here) … Continued
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The Devolved Nations
Over the past 25 years, education has undergone significant transformation through devolution, a process that has led to an increasing divergence from English models of governance, curriculum priorities, and structure. This trend has been particularly pronounced over the last decade, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of how each devolved administration operates for all stakeholders in the … Continued
Read MoreThe Fiscal Landscape in English Schools Report 2024
The Fiscal Landscape in English Schools report is brand new research from BESA, aiming to provide members with a thorough understanding of how schools across England are funded and how those funds were allocated and spent during the 2022/23 academic year. The report draws on extensive data submitted by schools to the Department for Education (DfE), … Continued
Read MoreThe future of Furniture BSEN 1729 Standard 2013
This document contains the editorial of the future of the Furniture BSEN 2729 Standard – The new BSEN 1729 Standard is the only current and valid standard for classroom furniture, including tables, desks and chairs for use in UK schools.
Read MoreThe Future of Tablets and Apps in Schools 2012
C3 Education undertook an internally-commissioned project to review the projected provision and use of tablets and apps in English maintained schools.
Read MoreThe Herts for Learning Early Years National Debate
The Independent Schools Sector report
This new research report, ‘The Independent Schools Sectors’, will be a useful and informative tool to aid members’ knowledge and understanding of the private school sector. It provides an overview of the independent schools’ sector in the UK. We examine the history of private education and the current size and shape of the market including … Continued
Read MoreThe Kreston Academy Benchmark Report 2023
The Academy sector has reported surpluses for the year ended 31 August 2022, but not as high as last year’s record highs. The average surplus for an academy this year is £203,000. This is a slight increase from £185,000 last year, but lower than £467,000 in 2020. The average surplus varies depending on the size … Continued
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