The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2025 aims to bring about big changes to all sectors involving children's wellbeing. Tune in to this recording of the SAAS Session, 'Expectations of The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the Future of The Sector', which took place at the Schools & Academies Show London on 15th May 2025 and find out how the bill may impact schools and academies.
This discussion focused on key topics such as:
🧾 The impact and implications of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2025, which is currently in the committee stage in the House of Lords.
📉 The recruitment and retention crisis in education; the panel explores the causes behind teacher shortages, citing uncompetitive pay, high workload and the public perception of the profession.
💷 School funding issues and the choices headteachers face between retaining staff, delivering a full curriculum and SEND support.
🏫 Education inequality; the increasing gap between students from different socioeconomic and regional backgrounds
Panelists include:
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Manny Botwe, President, Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
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Sir Jon Coles, Chief Executive, United Learning
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Leora Cruddas, Chief Executive, Confederation of School Trusts (CST)
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Andrew O'Neil, Headteacher, All Saints Catholic College
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Jon Severs, Editor, TES
Check out the session for free here! 👇
