Cost of school uniform guidance
The Department for Education has published updated guidance on the cost of school uniforms. From September 2026, all schools must limit the number of ...
13th Jul 2026
Devon Association of Governance
Letter to governors and trustees
The Minister for Schools, Damian Hinds, has just written to governors and trustees to thank them for their continued support in improving school attendance.
The letter highlights the important role that governors and trustees play in overseeing the strategic response to attendance, including the scrutiny of key performance and financial data.
The letter goes on to outline the new Department for Education (DfE) data tools available to schools that aim to support a more detailed view of absences and can allow leaders to channel their efforts.