This week I report on confirmation in the King’s speech of the plans for SEND reforms and findings from the fourth wave 2025 survey on the working lives of teachers and leaders.

King’s Speech confirms plan for SEND reform
Legislation to overhaul SEND provision will be introduced in government’s Education for All Bill as outlined in this week’s King’s speech. The bill will require schools to produce an individual support plan for every child and young person with SEND and reform the role of the SEND tribunal. The government has also pledged that children with SEND will get the support they need in a school near home, as part of its bid to make mainstream schools more inclusive.

Research suggests improvements in teacher wellbeing
The DfE has published findings from the fourth wave of the working lives of teachers and leaders 2025 survey. The findings were largely positive, with teachers and leaders reporting the lowest average weekly working hours since the research began (46.9 and 55.5, respectively). There was also an increase in the proportion of respondents (26%) who agreed that their workload was acceptable. More teachers and leaders now had flexible working arrangements (51%) and were satisfied with the salary they received (38%). All wellbeing measures had also improved.