Gone are the days when summer might be a time to slow the pace, catch up with neglected chores or actually free some head space for creative thinking. August can now be fraught with panic and down-time without the relaxation.
Having to deal with the endless changes that must be implemented for the new academic year is not exactly libidinous behaviour in the south of France. There is now Department for Education (DfE) advice on timelines for the rich tapestry of different organisational tweaking that is required on a regular basis.
The SEN and disabilities Code of Practice comes into force in September and schools, colleges and local authorities are expected to have prepared themselves using the draft version. There is also new safeguarding advice, changes to curriculum and qualifications and the participation age will rise to 18 as well.
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