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
National curriculum
This was established by the 1988 Education Reform Act to ensure that all pupils receive a broad and balanced education, which is relevant to their needs. Academies do not need to follow the national curriculum, but many still choose to