Inclusion funding 2026 to 2027: what schools, Reception and nurseries must do, and how to evidence your spend

Inclusion funding 2026 to 2027: what schools, Reception and nurseries must do, and how to evidence your spend

Inclusion funding 2026 to 2027: what schools, Reception and nurseries must do, and how to evidence your spendTessa Hawes
Published on: 01/10/2026

A factual guide to the inclusive mainstream fund and the inclusive early years fund: what each pays, what it must be spent on, the deadlines, and what you need to show.

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Why staff wellbeing lifts the whole school

Why staff wellbeing lifts the whole school

Why staff wellbeing lifts the whole schoolTessa Hawes
Published on: 18/06/2026

You can't pour from an empty cup. How investing in staff wellbeing ripples out to calmer classrooms, better retention and happier children.

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Supporting the move up to secondary school

Supporting the move up to secondary school

Supporting the move up to secondary schoolTessa Hawes
Published on: 18/06/2026

Why the move to secondary school feels so big — and the practical mindset tools that help children arrive calm, confident and ready.

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5 Calming Superpowers a child can use straight away

5 Calming Superpowers a child can use straight away

5 Calming Superpowers a child can use straight awayTessa Hawes
Published on: 18/06/2026

Five simple, practical mindfulness "Superpowers" children can use straight away to feel calmer and more confident — at home and at school.

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