General
Wednesday
16th Oct 2024
How the DfE attendance mentor scheme will work
The programme director overseeing the delivery of the government’s new attendance scheme outlines how it will work for those involved – and how it could benefit all in the sector
3 ways the Employment Rights Bill could upend education
Alistair Wood explains why the proposed legislation could mean strikes become more common – and why teachers may find it easier to move schools
Why reflective supervision is important for educators’ wellbeing
School leaders’ health and wellbeing is not always prioritised, yet stepping back from the stresses of the job is essential, says Heather Forrest
Inside one of the first ‘no headline judgement’ Ofsted inspections
The ‘interim’ Ofsted inspection process shows signs of a different approach, says Rebecca Cramer, whose school was one of the first to be visited this year
Monday
14th Oct 2024
Labour’s first 100 days: progress but real work lies ahead
NAHT’s Paul Whiteman reflects on Labour’s education achievement after 100 days – and outlines why the hard work lies ahead
Practical ways to tackle racism in education, from ITT to leadership
If we want to make education an inclusive environment for all, we need to take meaningful action – including bringing back Diversity Hubs, says Evelyn Forde
Friday
11th Oct 2024
PE riding high in Scotland - but issues remain for the subject
Spirits were high as Scottish PE teachers gathered in Larbert but, even now that it is behind only English and maths in Higher uptake, the subject still feels it is fighting to be recognised
Whatever happened to the £145.5m to maintain teacher numbers?
The deadlock between national and local government over teacher numbers in Scotland cannot last forever – Emma Seith looks at what got us to this point and what might come next
Thursday
10th Oct 2024
How Ofsted’s Monday inspection call rule has changed the week
Primary head Michael Tidd says knowing Ofsted will only call on a Monday has already changed his perception of the working week – but wonders if it will have some unintended consequences
‘When pupils thrive emotionally, they thrive academically’
Emma Seith explores whether a growing emphasis on wellbeing in international schools is shifting the dial on traditional notions of success
Longer school days improve students’ grades - sort of
The author of a study showing that pupils in schools with longer days perform better outlines his key findings, but says further research is needed into how additional hours are being spent