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Welcome to this week’s BEP Bulletin. We’re bringing you the latest education updates, practical guidance and opportunities to support your school’s priorities. From upcoming training and events covering Inclusion, Mental Health and Subject Leadership, to the latest DfE announcements and developments in the education landscape, there’s plenty to explore. We also highlight key news, useful resources and opportunities to help you and your teams stay informed, prepared and focused on improving outcomes for every child and young person.

 

Issue #05 - 5th October 2026

Upcoming Training & Events

 

 

DfE Updates & National Guidance

 

Assessment Update

Primary assessments general - Uodated 29th September 2026.

 

Reception
Key stage 1
Key stage 2

 

Education Secretary unveils plans for schools to tackle misogyny

New whole-school approach to give schools new package of support to tackle misogyny and combat influence of figures like Andrew Tate. Published 26th September 2026.

 

Book your regional in-person training

School business professionals can book places on the latest courses including: human resource management and flexible working / leadership and change.
Funded by DfE and delivered in partnership with the Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL), these regional events provide practical support to help schools with leadership, people management and financial planning.

 

The Prevent duty: safeguarding learners susceptible to radicalisation

Support for those working in education settings with Safeguarding responsibilities.

 

Grant funding for early career training programme for mentors (ECTPM)

SuGuidance for schools and local authorities on funding or schools using one of the DfE funded training providers to deliver early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) from 1 September 2025. Updated 30 September 2026.

 

Early years and childcare: Ofsted's enforcement policy

Updated to clarify the actions taken when requirements are not being met – when we serve a welfare requirements notice and take enforcement action, and when we set actions. Updated 30th September 2026.

 

Key stage 2 tests: how to become a marker

Guidance about how to become a marker for the key stage 2 (KS2) English and mathematics tests.

In the News

 

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