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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.
Policy at Winter Business Insight Day
24 October 2025
This week, BESA held its AGM and annual Winter Insight Day conference in Westminster. A corner stone of the association’s annual events calendar, the…
Bridget Phillipson addresses the Confederation of School Trust’s annual conference.
17 October 2025
This week saw a trail of announcements previewing some of the Department for Education’s key policy priorities for the forthcoming year namely: the curriculum…
Party Conference 2025 Roundup
10 October 2025
Labour: Conservatives: Liberal Democrats:
Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework 2025
19 September 2025
The Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) is the way in-which the schools inspectorate to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of educational settings in England.…
Curriculum Review in Northern Ireland
5 September 2025
Last week Northern Irish Education Minister, Paul Givan, announced the membership of a new Curriculum Taskforce Advisory Committee (TAC) that will continue the work…
Overview of the government’s legislative priorities for the next 12-months
15 August 2025
Passing the current school’s bill One of the Government’s immediate priorities is seeing the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill pass through Parliament and make…
Department for Education Policy Paper: Giving every child the best start in life
1 August 2025
Last month the Department for Education published its policy paper on its vision for early years and family support services. The paper, titled Giving…
What the Trade and Industrial Strategy means for Manufacturers
25 July 2025
Earlier this month, the Government launched its trade and industrial strategies. The policy documents set out the Government’s approach to industry and trade over…