Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #11 News from the last 24 hours 15th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National All care home residents and social care staff with coronavirus symptoms will be tested as capacity is built up A new public awareness... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #10 - news from the weekend 14th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National HMRC are delivering a programme of webinars to support employers, employees and the self-employed. The guidance for families and... Local News
An infodemic as well as an epidemic 10th April 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 9th April: "You’ve probably seen one – the ‘Stanford internal memo’,... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #9 - news from the last 24 hours 9th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National HMRC has confirmed that the J ob Retention Scheme will be open for submissions from the 20th April The Government announced a £750... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #8 News from the last 24 hours 8th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National Guidance on the temporary relaxation of the EU and GB drivers’ hours rules for drivers carrying goods by road has been updated. The... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #8 News from the last 24 hours 7th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Prime Minister has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is the First Secretary of State, to deputise for him where necessary... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #7 news from over the weekend 6th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Prime Minister has written to all leaders of opposition parties inviting them to work together at this moment of national... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #6 - news from the last 24 hours 3rd April 2020 Covid-19 Update National The Government has published revised guidance on the use of PPE by health and social care workers and new guidance on how to protect... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #5 2nd April 2020 Covid 19 Update National Public Health England has published new guidance to ensure funerals are conducted safely. Sport England has announced a support package... Local News
