AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFree school travel: Millions of children in England will get free local bus rides for the whole of August under a new £100m+ government scheme, aiming to cut holiday costs for families. SEN appeals pressure: In Northern Ireland, the Education Authority is conceding or losing most special educational needs appeals, while the number of families bringing cases to SENDIST has jumped by nearly 50% in a year. Language rights in schools: A British Parliament event backed efforts to make Bulgarian a GCSE/A-level matriculation subject, arguing it helps preserve the language for pupils born and raised in the UK. STEM push: Over 20,000 students are set for The Big Bang Fair 2026 in Birmingham, with hands-on robotics, drones and climate activities. Children’s rights recognition: Jersey’s La Moye School has won a UNICEF UK Silver Rights Respecting School Award for embedding children’s rights across learning. AI anxiety: A new UK survey finds many people struggle to spot deepfakes, raising fresh worries about misinformation ahead of elections.
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