The Education Brief: The Easter Catch-Up

The Education Brief: Wednesday 15 April 2026 - Top stories include:Councils will now lead bids for the next phase of the school-based nursery capital programme.A NASBTT survey suggests teacher training providers are under real strain.The number of exam grades challenged at appeal fell by 18.3 per cent in 2024-25.Research suggests high-achieving disadvantaged pupils begin to fall behind in secondary school.AI has moved into the mainstream for teachers, with three-quarters now using it in their work.Teachers are calling for new training to help staff tackle misogynistic behaviour in schools.New school food standards would strip out deep-fried items and high-sugar options.HEP Updates:Book your ticket to the Haringey Racial Equity Conference: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haringey-racial-equity-conference-2026-tickets-1982524828129?aff=oddtdtcreatorFind and book more CPD sessions at https://hepbookinghub.co.uk/Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siYWfJOzYeQListening - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/mar/i-saw-it-thing-be-ashamed-lived-experience-dyscalculiaReading - https://www.righttosucceed.org.uk/post/defining-place-based-change-the-future-of-collaborative-charity-workAI Tool - https://x.com/claudeai/status/2036195789601374705⁠Music by Slo Pony⁠