SEND Capacity Expansion: Hertfordshire County Council has launched a consultation on adding a satellite provision for Colnbrook Special School at Woodhall Primary School, aiming to create 40 extra places for pupils with EHCPs and severe learning difficulties, with demand for local SLD provision rising and many special schools already full. School Standards Spotlight: St Stephen’s Primary School in Scotland has received three “excellent” ratings and one “very good” in an HMIE report, praising inclusive ethos, outstanding leadership, and strong professional learning. Student Cost Pressure: A new warning says many Plan 2 student loan borrowers earning under £45,000 may never fully repay, with Financial Times analysis pointing to low repayment expectations and rising interest effects. Assisted Dying Vote: MPs are set to vote again on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales, with Labour MP Lauren Edwards pushing the bill forward while opponents argue safeguards for vulnerable people are still insufficient. Local Education Community: Glasgow’s Community Champion Awards 2026 are inviting entries from nurseries, schools and ASN settings, with a search underway for the city’s next Champion School of the Year. Cultural Learning Moment: The sold-out Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens at the British Museum in London, drawing “Tapestry-mania” and offering a major public education draw for families.