The Power to Award Degrees etc. (School-Led Development Trust) Order 2025, effective August 1, 2025, authorizes the School-Led Development Trust (also known as The National Institute of Teaching) to grant taught awards up to the master's degree level in education and teaching.

This authorization is for a fixed term, expiring July 31, 2029, and is contingent upon students being enrolled with the trust at the time of course completion.

The Office for Students made the order based on advice received and in accordance with the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

These regulations, made under the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, bring into force section 17 on September 1st, 2025.

This section empowers the Secretary of State to regulate and improve the quality of initial teacher training for further education in England.

The regulations are the third set issued under the Act, following previous commencements of other sections in 2022 and 2023.

The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (England) Order 2025, effective September 1st, 2025, sets the pay and working conditions for school teachers in England.

It incorporates recommendations from the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB), a process mandated by the Education Act 2002.

The order references a separate document detailing the specific pay and conditions and revokes the 2024 order.

The order extends to England and Wales, applying specifically to teachers in England.

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amend several EU regulations concerning civil aviation safety.

Key changes include modifications to pilot licensing (specifically the Light Aircraft Pilot Licence), training requirements for pilots and organizations, and air operations, particularly concerning cost-shared flights.

The regulations also introduce a new balloon pilot license structure and clarify the roles and requirements for flight instructors and examiners.

Several corrections to previous regulations are also included.

This order amends existing orders governing nine Combined Authorities in England, granting them powers under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 to provide financial resources for approved technical education qualifications and steps towards occupational competence.

These powers are not applicable to apprenticeships or individuals under 19 or under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

The order received approval from each House of Parliament and involved prior public consultation.

The Childcare Payments (Eligibility) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2025 amend the 2015 regulations to synchronize the application window for childcare top-up payments with the Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme.

These changes modify eligibility requirements regarding qualifying paid work, specifically adjusting the timeframe for declaring eligibility and defining the 'applicable period.' Transitional provisions are included to manage the shift between the old and new systems for applications between October 16, 2025, and January 31, 2026.

The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2025 amend four existing pieces of legislation: the Local Authority Targets (Well-Being of Young Children) Regulations 2007, the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) Order 2007, the Childcare (Provision of Information About Young Children) (England) Regulations 2009, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2012.

Key changes include updating references to assessment scales, incorporating revised versions of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory frameworks, and introducing the Experience-Based Route (EBR) for early years practitioners.

The amendments aim to improve data collection, strengthen safeguarding, and streamline the regulatory framework for childcare in England.

The Office for Students has authorized LTE Group Limited to grant taught awards up to bachelor's degree level in design, creative and performing arts, computing, and business and management.

This authorization, effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029, is based on advice received by the Office for Students regarding the quality of LTE Group Limited's education and adheres to the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

An impact assessment was deemed unnecessary due to the limited foreseen effects on the public and private sectors.