In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a roundup of all the education news from the month of January, bringing you all the headlines from the start of the year.

This month we are joined the Chief Executive Officer of the Education Endowment Foundation, Professor Becky Francis CBE, who will be sharing her expert insight on the latest educational developments.

The headlines covered this month:

• Strike action is on the horizon.
• Rishi Sunak proposes compulsory maths up to the age of 18.
• An increase in Pupil Premium Spending.

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Useful Links

· The NEU prepares for further industrial action.

· Pupil Premium Spending

· Updated Government strike guidance.

· Donate to Sam and the NSPCC