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Policy updates
Each week, BESA’s Policy Update provides a deep dive into a key political development shaping the education sector. Whether it’s legislative changes, funding updates, or shifts in government priorities, we bring you the insight and analysis you need to stay informed. Sign up now to receive the latest article delivered straight to your inbox every week or explore our archive of past updates below.
Insights from 14,000 Voices: Highlights from the 2025 School Report Launch
27 June 2025
In this update, we’re taking a look at the newly published Pearson School Report 2025. The School Report is a survey and summary of…
Updated Guidance for Generative AI in Schools
20 June 2025
Last week, the Department for Education (DfE) published significantly expanded guidance for schools on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Since the emergence…
Spending Review 2025-29
13 June 2025
On Wednesday, Phase 2 of the Departmental Spending Review was announced, covering Department Expenditure Limits (DEL) from 2026/27 to 2028/29 – and up to…
Outlook for the Spending Review
30 May 2025
Spending reviews are the process by which the government sets out the budget for Government department’s over a multi-year period. Historically they have been…
Policy@EWF 2025
23 May 2025
The Education World Forum is the largest gathering of education ministers globally, annually bringing together over 120 ministers in London to explore and discuss…
Guidance for US Tariffs
8 April 2025
Update: On the 8th May 2025 the US and UK governments announced an Economic Prosperity Deal (EPC) that addresses some of the most pressing…
Compass Rewind 2024 vs 2025
4 April 2025
As part of our ongoing insights into the schools sector, the British Educational Suppliers Association has compiled some of the most illuminating insights from…
Spring Statement 2025
28 March 2025
Facing turbulent economic and geopolitical headwinds, the chancellor was forced to make more significant announcements than she perhaps might have expected to have needed…