General
Thursday
What progress has really been made on laptops for pupils?
Almost 280,000 devices are apparently winging their way to pupils – but how much credit can the government claim?
DfE U-turns on plans for two-person admission appeals panels
But remote video admission appeals will be become standardised after widespread backing from the sector
Getting girls into Stem subjects: what Scotland is doing
Progress in breaking down stereotypes about Stem subjects must not be slowed down by ill-informed perceptions, says Stuart Farmer
Tuesday
‘Campus cops’ controversy flares up once again, 20 years on
Police officers have been based in some Scottish schools for years, but concerns have been raised over how the role is funded
The role of ‘appropriate adult’: what schools need to know
The latest safeguarding guidance reminds schools of the importance of an ‘appropriate adult’ during police investigations involving pupils – this is how the role works
Friday
Need to know: Exam malpractice, ‘stuck’ schools and behaviour
A roundup of Tes’ most popular articles this week, including tackling exam malpractice, the DfE’s plans for schools ‘stuck’ with low Ofsted ratings and the benefits of banning shouting by both pupils and staff
Let’s talk about a ‘stuck’ system, not ‘stuck’ schools
If we really want to help schools improve, we need to raise our gaze from ‘stuck’ schools to the system that creates them, argues Jon Severs
Exam malpractice: What is it and how do you report it?
In both primary and secondary settings, exam integrity must be upheld. However, there are many ways this can be undermined and teachers need to know what to look out for and how to report it – as we explain in this detailed guide
The Tes quiz: Tolkien, triathlons and top 10 hits
Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz...
