Stone King - Quick Reads

12/8/2025 1:37:38 PM

When systems fail children, we must change the system

By Ciara Campfield

I've just been reading the latest child poverty figures, and once again they stop me in my tracks, because no matter how long I’ve worked...

12/8/2025 1:33:02 PM

By Jean Boyle

The Academy Trust Handbook and College Financial Handbook were amended in October to significantly restrict the use of confidentiality...

12/5/2025 2:27:53 PM

By Ciara Campfield

I’m really glad to see the Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies programme moving forward with the publication of the Government's...

12/5/2025 9:29:55 AM

By Xander May

From 8 January 2026, applicants seeking to enter the UK, or switch into, for the first time the Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual...

12/4/2025 4:16:32 PM

By Jean Boyle

The DfE has today launched its Maximising value for pupils programme (MVP) which is said will "tackle the systemic issues and support all...

12/3/2025 3:48:00 PM

By Chris Sharpe

As many will already be aware, the renting rules are changing in 2026. The Renters' Rights Act, passed in October 2025, is set to come...

12/3/2025 3:35:22 PM

By Xander May

The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a fee that sponsors must pay when assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship to most Skilled Worker...

12/1/2025 12:02:13 PM

By Ciara Campfield

I was outside the school playground the other day waiting to pick up my daughter, Luna, and the sound of kids lost in play (the squeals...

11/28/2025 12:06:28 PM

By Ciara Campfield

I have recently read an interesting story in TES about Lift Schools and Reach Foundation launching a new pilot to tackle disengagement in...

11/28/2025 10:20:09 AM

By Jean Boyle

Employment Rights Bill update: Day one unfair dismissal rights scrapped It was announced yesterday (27 November 2025) in a government...

11/27/2025 10:18:05 AM

By Eleanor Reilly

In its recently published Pupil Experience Report 2025, Edurio says it provides the largest available, up-to-date view of pupil...

11/26/2025 4:35:01 PM

By Chris Sharpe

The Land Registry is sharing tips and guidance following International Fraud Awareness Week. According to the Registry, losses due to...