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KHDA Dubai Parents Council: What It Means for Parents at Dubai Private Schools

KHDA has launched Dubai’s first Parents Council for the 2026–27 academic year. Here is what the new initiative means for families with children in Dubai private schools.

You May Not Need to Choose Your Whole Future at 18: What England’s Lifelong Learning Entitlement Means for Students

England is changing the way eligible learners can access student finance. From January 2027, the Lifelong Learning Entitlement will allow funding to be used more flexibly across full degrees, shorter courses and selected modules. For families planning post-18 routes, it is a significant shift away from the idea that higher education must be one all-or-nothing decision at 18.

School Exclusion Reform: Could England Change What Happens When a Child Is Sent Home?

The Department for Education is asking for evidence on how schools in England use internal suspensions, support pupils after suspension and provide schoolwork during the first five days away from school. This is a consultation on possible reform, not a new rule for schools today.

Free School Meals Have Changed: Could Your Child Now Be Eligible?

Halo Tuition Academy | Education Insights Free school meal eligibility in England changed at the start of the 2026–27 academic year. If your household receives Universal Credit, your child may now qualify for a free school meal, even if they were not eligible before.

School Uniform Costs Are Changing: What England’s New Rules Mean for Parents

Halo Tuition Academy | Education Insights New rules now limit the number of compulsory branded uniform and PE-kit items schools in England can require. For parents, the change is about more than saving money. It is about ensuring that the cost of a school uniform never becomes a barrier to a child’s education or participation.

How Will Students Be Assessed in 2026–27? Inside the UAE’s New Assessment Framework.

Halo Tuition Academy | Education Insights The UAE Ministry of Education has issued its Student Assessment Policy Guide for 2026–27. Here is what its focus on continuous assessment, feedback and fair progression means for families, including those at Dubai’s British-curriculum schools.

Can Your Child Tell a Deepfake From What’s Real? Why Critical Thinking Is Becoming a Classroom Skill.

Halo Tuition Academy | Education Insights From this academic year, England’s updated school guidance gives greater attention to artificial intelligence, deepfakes, misinformation and the way online content can shape young people’s understanding of the world. For parents, this is not simply an online-safety issue. It is increasingly an academic skill.

Not Just A Levels Anymore: Meet England’s New V Levels for 2027

Halo Tuition Academy | Education Insights England’s first V Levels will be introduced from September 2027 in education, accounting and finance, and digital systems and data. Here is what students and parents need to know about this new post-16 option.

Traditional GCSEs Are Not the Only Option Anymore: What England’s New Vocational GCSEs Could Mean for Your Child

Slough 11+ Test Provider Is Changing: What Year 5 Families Need to Know for 2028 Entry

The Slough Consortium 11+ is moving to Quest Assessments for September 2027. Discover what will change, what stays the same and how Year 5 families can prepare for 2028 grammar-school entry.

Dubai’s British Curriculum Boom: What Expanding Choice Means for IGCSE and International A Level Families

Dubai’s growing number of British curriculum schools gives families more choice, but not every pathway is the same. This guide helps parents compare IGCSE and International A Level routes, subject options and school transitions with confidence.

When Should You Honestly Start Preparing Your Child for the 11 Plus Exam?

A clear UK timeline for 11 Plus prep: what to do from Year 3 to Year 6, signs of readiness, and practical steps for a calm, confident exam day.

GCSE Curriculum Changes from 2028: What Parents Need to Know

Understand England’s planned GCSE curriculum changes, the 2028 national curriculum rollout and what phased reforms from 2029 could mean for your child.

Classroom AI for UK Parents: What It Means for Your Child’s Learning

A practical guide for UK parents on how AI is entering classrooms and tutoring — what to welcome, what to watch for, and how Halo Tuition uses AI skills safely with students.

When Should You Start 11+ Preparation in Slough and Buckinghamshire?

When to start 11+ prep for the Slough Consortium and Buckinghamshire, plus the Slough Consortium's move to Quest Assessments from 2027. Timelines, a comparison table, and a realistic weekly plan.