Calls for more teachers from diverse backgrounds

There are calls for more teachers from diverse backgrounds in schools across the south-east of England for the benefit of all pupils. Department for Education figures show 19% of pupils in Sussex, Kent and Surrey are black, Asian or from other ethnic minorities. But...

Kent mum plans legal action over private school VAT

A mother from Kent is hoping to launch legal action against government plans to change tax on private school fees. Alexis Quinn, whose daughter is autistic, said adding VAT at the standard rate of 20% to fees will force many children with special educational needs...

Why Mainstream Teachers move to SEN

When teachers move from mainstream education to Special Educational Needs (SEN) education, it involves a significant shift in their professional role, responsibilities, and approach to teaching. This transition can be both rewarding and challenging. Here’s a...

School leaders call for pause over BTEC scrapping

Hundreds of college and school heads have signed a letter asking the government to pause a decision on BTECs for at least a year. The former Conservative government had planned to defund a number of level 3 qualifications, including BTECs, in August in favour of T...