Change at the DfE
At the very end of last term, Lucy Powell was appointed secretary of state for education, as part of new prime minister Andy Burnham’s cabinet annou...
7th Sep 2026
Devon Association of Governance
Webinar on maximising value for pupils
The government launched a suite of guidance for schools on how to maximise value at the end of last year.
The programme tackles systemic barriers and supports schools and trusts to allocate resource effectively across 4 pillars. It explains current initiatives, future plans and practical tools to help schools and trusts secure better deals, optimise budgets and reinvest savings to improve education for all children.
The webinar Power Hour: An overview of the Maximising Value for Pupils Programme will take place online on Tuesday 24 March 2026 from 2pm to 3pm. Register on Eventbrite.