SEND Reforms Risk Heightening Parental Frustrations Without Effective Implementation, Expert Warns Thursday, February 26, 2026 send education reforms specialneeds parents teachers funding intervention transition workforce The Government’s proposed overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, affecting roughly one in five children in England, has raised both hope and concern among experts. Educational psychologist … Read More
SEND Reforms Could Heighten Parental Frustrations if Not Properly Implemented, Expert Warns Thursday, February 26, 2026 send education reforms specialneeds funding teachers earlyintervention parents specialists inclusion The Government has introduced a new white paper proposing major reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, affecting around one in five children in England. These changes are designed to address … Read More
Barnwood Day Nursery Reopens with Positive Ofsted Rating Following Safeguarding Review Wednesday, February 25, 2026 barnwood partou ofsted nursery safeguarding childcare gloucester earlyyears education inspection Partou Barnwood Day Nursery in Gloucester has successfully turned around its operations following a temporary closure due to safeguarding concerns. After being closed for two weeks in October 2025 amid a police investigation, … Read More
Unlikely Glastonbury Star James B Partridge Brings Primary School Classics on UK Tour Saturday, February 21, 2026 glastonbury jamesbpartridge primaryschool musictour nostalgia assemblysongs uktour education livemusic familyentertainment While headline acts often steal the spotlight at Glastonbury, one unexpected star from last year’s festival is now hitting the road across the UK. James B Partridge, a primary school teacher turned viral sensation, has become … Read More
Council Tax and Parking Fees Set to Increase as Gloucestershire Council Approves 2026/27 Budget Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire socialcare roads parking localgovernment infrastructure climate education Gloucestershire residents face higher council tax bills and increased charges for on-street parking and residential permits starting in April, following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More
Teacher at £25k-a-year Private School Banned for Dishonesty and Falsifying Qualifications Wednesday, February 18, 2026 teacher banning dishonesty forgery education qualifications misconduct private-school investigation dismissal Nicholas Martin, formerly Head of Sixth Form at St Edward’s School in Cheltenham—a prestigious private institution charging £25,000 per year—has been permanently banned from teaching after a thorough investigation … Read More