Weekly e-newsletter 06/02/2026
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Newsletter in brief
Consultations open
DfE and Ofqual invite views on pupil engagement, early years screen time, school food, and on-screen assessment for GCSEs, AS and A levels.
Pupil engagement call-out
Schools asked to share examples of practice that have improved pupil engagement, helping shape a new national framework.
Early years screen time
Consultation seeks views on digital use for children aged 0–5 to inform new parental guidance.
School food standards
Boards invited to highlight challenges around school meals as DfE prepares to revise the School Food Standards.
On-screen assessment
Ofqual consults on how digital exams should be regulated across GCSEs, AS and A levels, with guidance due later this year.
Finance in focus
On-demand webinar and updated NGA guidance support boards facing budget pressures, including resources on falling pupil numbers and MAT staffing structures.
Free breakfast clubs expand
Government announces 500 more schools will offer free breakfast clubs from April, with further rollout planned for September 2026.
Clerking training programmes
NGA promotes two upcoming governance professional courses, supporting both new and experienced clerks at different career stages.
February virtual events
This month’s programme includes the Local Associations Network Meeting, a financial efficiencies forum, and the SEND Network featuring senior DfE speakers.