A market-leading communications practice, working with schools, early years, FE, HE, edtech and education charities. Part of @PLMR.co.uk 🔗 plmr.educationhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.educationhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mfcfxtxw7h2pSchools in England to get budget for children with special needs as part of SEND overhaul. More from @theguardian.com @richada.bsky.social @kiranstacey.bsky.social ift.tt/JplIM7m #education #educationnews https://ift.tt/JplIM7m20 Feb 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcfxtxw7h2phttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mfc62gvinw2gSEND crisis ‘harder to fix’ with schools outside strong MATs. Government inclusion adviser @tomrees.bsky.social speaks to @tesmagazine.bsky.social ahead of publication of the schools White Paper and SEND reform plans. buff.ly/usjZwBs #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/usjZwBs20 Feb 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfc62gvinw2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mfbxdpskqn2cMaternity pay for teachers in England to rise from 2027-28. More from @financialtimes.com buff.ly/iTMiLu4 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/iTMiLu420 Feb 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfbxdpskqn2chttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3meisqjdnac2uGovernment will spend £5bn to pay off 90% of debts English councils have built up through supporting children and young people with SEND. More from BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjd95572xpeo #education #educationnews10 Feb 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meisqjdnac2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3megpnki7k42uMinisters to slash update approval times for some apprenticeships. DWP said accelerated processes could cut approval times from 18 to three months. More from @feweek.bsky.social @ukshane.bsky.social buff.ly/4BF6m3N #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/4BF6m3N09 Feb 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3megpnki7k42uhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3megmcj2xcd2rCouncils with biggest SEND deficits see spending on places in independent special schools rise by up to 58%, @tesmagazine.bsky.social analysis shows. More from @cerysturner.bsky.social buff.ly/c2I1tzo #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/c2I1tzo09 Feb 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3megmcj2xcd2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3megc7cxssw2fUniversities and politicians briefed on China and Russia spy threat. Intelligence chiefs have met with leaders of 70 universities over security threats. More from @the-independent.com buff.ly/wRlImW2 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/wRlImW209 Feb 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3megc7cxssw2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3me25ctoau22cKent and Greenwich hail ‘key milestone’ as 'superuniversity' merger terms inked. Greenwich to change name to London and South East University Group before Kent joins. More from @timeshighered.bsky.social buff.ly/iHJDYAI #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/iHJDYAI04 Feb 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3me25ctoau22chttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mdzwmepgjl2n1 in 6 autistic children have not gone to school since September - @ambitiousautism.bsky.social study. Government expected to publish plans to reform SEND system in the coming weeks. More from @the-independent.com @jasminenorden.bsky.social buff.ly/wtVP6B0 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/wtVP6B004 Feb 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdzwmepgjl2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mdzrkgcfes2aLords vote to ban smartphones during school hours in England. More from @thetimes.com @nicolawoolcock.bsky.social buff.ly/W5J4f02 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/W5J4f0204 Feb 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdzrkgcfes2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mdxjirbsuh2gDfE’s AI tutoring plan prompt calls for more research. DfE says 450,000 disadvantaged children will benefit, but experts warn evidence on AI provision 'in its infancy'. More from @schoolsweek.bsky.social @lydiach.bsky.social buff.ly/0DRgHQQ #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/0DRgHQQ03 Feb 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxjirbsuh2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mdxb3gkmpk2q‘I realised at a very young age that no one was going to save me’ - Danielle Lewis-Egonu @dl-e.bsky.social, CEO of Cygnus Academies Trust, in an interview for @tesmagazine.bsky.social 'How I Lead' series. buff.ly/EDfFQM8 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/EDfFQM803 Feb 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxb3gkmpk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mdkqh25gxt2gSurvey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’ by SEND reforms. More from @theguardian.com @richada.bsky.social buff.ly/2Zn3O34 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/2Zn3O3429 Jan 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkqh25gxt2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mdft6i46es2rPoorest pupils to be given AI tutors. Education secretary says tuition would no longer be the preserve of ‘the lucky few’. More from @telegraph.co.uk @poppywood.bsky.social https://telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/26/poorest-pupils-to-be-given-ai-tutors/ #education #educationnews27 Jan 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdft6i46es2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mdde2wthoq2fSchools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says. More from @theguardian.com @kevinjrawlinson.bsky.social buff.ly/zNzhDO5 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/zNzhDO526 Jan 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdde2wthoq2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mcwoespblq2nWith new complaints guidance for schools and parents from the DfE, PLMR's Head of Education @gatortiff.bsky.social sets out in @schoolsweek.bsky.social why relationships with parents break down and what schools can do to rebuild trust. buff.ly/fWjew2L #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/fWjew2L21 Jan 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwoespblq2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mcfeuplwuk2t"Without real teeth, Skills England risks drifting off course" - @plmr.co.uk Senior Counsel @johncope.bsky.social in @feweek.bsky.social today. https://feweek.co.uk/without-real-teeth-skills-england-risks-drifting-off-course/ #education #educationnews14 Jan 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfeuplwuk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mcafxjzyz72uMapping the skills debate across the opposition benches - @jessjanehill.bsky.social @feweek.bsky.social looks at how today’s parties are positioning themselves on FE and skills. buff.ly/RB120Ep #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/RB120Ep12 Jan 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcafxjzyz72uhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mcaclosly72gCall for ministers to settle debate over make-up of MATs. Debate comes as huge trust gives up two special schools and another says some are 'impossible' to take on. More from @schoolsweek.bsky.social buff.ly/wXfnUOs #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/wXfnUOs12 Jan 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcaclosly72ghttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mca77zupwm2rNew campaign urges PM not to diminish legal rights of SEND children. Backed by actor Sally Phillips and MPs across parties, group raises concerns about overhaul of provision. More from @theguardian.com @richada.bsky.social buff.ly/hc2JmAh #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/hc2JmAh12 Jan 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mca77zupwm2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mc7yivzqit2hParents to be given state guidance on screen time for children amid development fears. The first-ever state guidance will be published in April. More from @the-independent.com buff.ly/P17nVrz #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/P17nVrz12 Jan 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc7yivzqit2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mbwapwsr4z2xMonthly payments switch mooted as part of student loans shake-up. MP seeks reform to ‘Frankenstein’s monster’ system amid cost-of-living concerns. More from @timeshighered.bsky.social @patrickjack.bsky.social buff.ly/ozvHtPN #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/ozvHtPN08 Jan 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwapwsr4z2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mbvzzeqdr32xNew GCSE results app to be rolled out nationwide. It follows a pilot where just 6% of invited schools and colleges took part, but ministers hope it will save £30m. More from @schoolsweek.bsky.social @samanthajbooth.bsky.social buff.ly/zL93hqD #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/zL93hqD08 Jan 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvzzeqdr32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mbvtcdoxcf2qDfE to push ahead with MAT inspections, which could be launched in 2027-28. More from @tesmagazine.bsky.social @cerysturner.bsky.social @johngroberts.bsky.social buff.ly/oZXEoPY #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/oZXEoPY08 Jan 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvtcdoxcf2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mbtmuyzstq2mUniversities offer lifetime career support in ‘tough’ UK economy. More from @timeshighered.bsky.social @julietterowsell.bsky.social buff.ly/xIcnn1I #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/xIcnn1I07 Jan 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtmuyzstq2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mbtjjy46vx2vRecord number of London pupils need SEND support - BBC London analysis. buff.ly/6AssfqB #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/6AssfqB07 Jan 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtjjy46vx2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mbtcsx7ool2hEmployment Rights Act: what does it mean for teachers and schools? More from @tesmagazine.bsky.social buff.ly/Ny2IzoD #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/Ny2IzoD07 Jan 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtcsx7ool2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mbopfb32m72u‘Inconsistency’ fears after REF retreat on environment metrics. More from @timeshighered.bsky.social buff.ly/wgv7co8 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/wgv7co805 Jan 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbopfb32m72uhttps://bsky.app/profile/plmr.education/post/3mbolxlryoy2qMore than 100 private schools forced to close ‘due to VAT on fees’, according to @isc-schools.bsky.social More from @the-independent.com buff.ly/72PhC27 #education #educationnews https://buff.ly/72PhC2705 Jan 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:6mgd74vviitnwpixstvf34tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbolxlryoy2q