School life, term dates and school improvement
School-year guides for parents and insight for school leaders on pupil voice and school improvement.
When do schools break up for Christmas 2025? A complete guide
Most schools in England break up for around two weeks at Christmas, usually finishing a few days before Christmas Day and returning a few days after N…
Parents, listen up – this is how we’re reforming the education system to better serve your child
Performance Learning welcomes the Curriculum and Assessment Review led by Professor Becky Francis but argues it does not go far enough. Dr Tej Samani …
The key school term dates every parent needs to know for the 2025–26 academic year
UK school term dates are not set nationally, so they vary by local authority and sometimes by school. Most schools in England and Wales start in early…
Keep your child learning over the school holidays: 12 fun and kid-approved activities
You can keep your child learning over the school holidays without losing the rest they need by building learning into everyday fun. Reading challenges…
School improvement planning: why emotional data should lead the way
School improvement plans should start with emotional data, not just academic performance. Emotional data captures how students feel, think and respond…
What is the national curriculum and why does it matter?
The national curriculum is the framework that sets out the subjects and content pupils must learn at each stage of school. It is split into four key s…