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.
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…
The Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report
21 March 2025
This week Professor Becky Francis released the Curriculum and Assessment review interim report (referred to as the report here). There is clearly a desire…
Has the love of learning been lost?
7 March 2025
The APPG for Education has launched an inquiry into the loss of the love of learning. The work of the APPG is supported by…
Insights from the Schools APPG – Curriculum & Assessment Review
28 February 2025
This week I had the pleasure of attending the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Schools, Learning and Assessment to hear from the Chair of the…