News

Mon 15th Sep 2025

Statutory Functions Transfer (Update)

As of 1 September 2025, all statutory education functions previously performed on behalf of Liverpool City Council (LCC) by SIL have now returned to LCC.

Thu 11th Sep 2025

BLOG | “The updated statutory guidance for RSHE reflects on children and young people’s real-world experiences”

At the end of the summer term 2025, the DfE released its updated statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE). PSHE Specialist, Julie McCann, shares how leaders can reflect, plan, and prepare ahead of implementation.

Wed 10th Sep 2025

Ofsted Inspection Reforms (Summary)

Ofsted has announced significant reforms to its inspection framework from November 2025. You can read a brief summary of the key changes here.

Fri 25th Jul 2025

Pay Awards 2025

Details of the 2025 pay awards for NJC staff and those paid under teachers’ terms and conditions have now been agreed.

Thu 10th Jul 2025

BLOG | “This isn’t just about technology. It’s about building capacity”

Lisa Dorrity, Director of Research, Development, and Innovation at SIL, explains more about our upcoming AI in Education Conference, which explores AI in schools and how to build capacity among staff and students.

Fri 04th Jul 2025

BLOG | Celebrating a Decade of Impact: 1stClass@Number 1

Lisa Baggaley, Curriculum and Assessment Manager at SIL, reflects on the news that this hugely impactful intervention has been re-instated as an EEF promising project.

Fri 27th Jun 2025

New Partnership to Empower School Leaders on use of AI

We’re proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Liverpool Hope University that will empower school leaders and support schools on the use of AI. 

Wed 25th Jun 2025

Booking training & ordering pre-recorded CPD

While our website's look and feel may differ, you can be confident that the core processes you know remain unchanged and the booking process is intuitive.

Mon 09th Jun 2025

The SIL Festival of Languages

The SIL Festival of Languages is taking place from 7–11 July 2025 and offers a unique opportunity for primary schools to engage pupils in fun, educational, and culturally enriching activities that highlight the joy of language learning!

Mon 09th Jun 2025

FREE Languages Conference

In partnership with CTELL and the University of Liverpool, SIL is hosting “Global Voices: An exploration and Celebration of Language 2025.”  

Tue 03rd Jun 2025

New Website Launched

As part of our ongoing journey to better align ourselves with the needs of all settings, we’re excited to announce that our new website has now launched.

Mon 02nd Jun 2025

SEND Graduated Approach Toolkit Launched

Developed by Liverpool City Council and SIL, it was piloted in 17 schools with case studies and feedback from the schools being used to finalise the toolkit.