Updated guidance for school governing bodies https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maintained-schools-governance-guide/maintained-schools-governance-guide#what-has-changed--july-2026-update and for MAT boards https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/academy-trust-governance-guide/academy-trust-governance-guide#what-has-changed--july-2026-update ; The documents cover changes that come into effect from Sept, including trust financial standards, free school meal expansion, inclusive mainstream funding, standards for sustainability and limits to school uniform and PE kit.