Sector and policy changes

2020 in education: predictions for the year ahead We look into our crystal ball to see what awaits us in 2020. Get ahead on the main developments likely to hit the sector this year.
Brexit: what it means for your MAT Deal or no deal, here's what you and your schools need to know if you've got staff or pupils from the EU, as well as advice about the GDPR and travelling to the EU after Brexit.
Changes in education 2019/20 Get ahead of the curve and read our round-up of changes in education that affect you this year.
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE): changes from September 2019 Find out what's changed and what your schools need to do to stay compliant.

Ofsted's MAT research: key learnings and recommendations Find out what schools in trusts find helpful about their MATs, and where the schools and the MATs face challenges. This research also covers what most MATs do similarly and what differs from trust to trust - use our summary to get straight to the bits you can learn from.
Relationships and health education: new requirements from 2020 (primary) However your trust manages the curriculum, you'll need to make sure your academies teach health and relationships education from September 2020 under new draft guidance. Find out how this affects primary schools and what you'll be expected to cover.
Relationships and sex education: new requirements from 2020 (secondary) However your trust manages the curriculum, you'll need to make sure your academies teach relationships, sex and health education from September 2020 under new draft guidance. Find out how this affects secondary schools and what you'll be expected to cover.
Removal of the floor and coasting standards The DfE will instead use an Ofsted ‘requires improvement’ judgement as the sole basis for an ‘offer of support’. Read more about the changes in detail and the support schools will receive.

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