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Wednesday
Why has Education Scotland stopped sharing inspection overviews?
Reporting on the performance of Scottish education was ‘once standard operational practice for the education inspectorate’ – but the last report was published in 2020
A new government must see the value of school governors
Ahead of the general election, the National Governance Association’s co-chief executive explains why these volunteers have to receive better support
Tuesday
Why kindness is fundamental to success in our classrooms
A focus on kindness should be a ‘basic working principle’ in schools, says teacher Kimberley Roan McVeigh
How we restructured our multi-academy trust
As MATs grow, central structures can become fragmented. Two strategy leads describe how they redesigned their organisation to better coordinate across regions
Monday
Scottish curricular reform is happening from the ground up
The author of the landmark 2022 Muir report on education reform in Scotland says that, with the right conditions in place, Scottish headteachers are ready to drive reform
Lib Dems: How we would put education at the heart of our agenda
As the general election nears, Liberal Democrats’ education spokesperson Munira Wilson outlines how the party would tackle the issues facing the sector
Friday
8 key insights into school and pupil numbers
More students eligible for free school meals, growing numbers in alternative provision, and more school-age carers – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the main points from new government data
Teacher workforce woes pose big questions for next education secretary
New data on teacher recruitment and retention underlines the stark reality facing whoever takes power in July – and with little time to make key decisions either, writes Jack Worth
Taskmaster Education: Eggs, bananas, life lessons and learning
Creator and co-host of Taskmaster, Alex Horne, tells Tes why bringing the format to schools works so well – and why he and The Horne Section are thrilled to be hosting the Tes Awards 2024
What can teachers say and do during the election period?
General elections bring a number of rules and guidelines into play for teachers and schools. CEO of Edapt Alistair Wood outlines what you need to know
Thursday
8 teacher workforce trends schools need to know
New government data reveals the state of teacher recruitment, retention, pay and more – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks through the points
Scotland’s education bill must provide fresh impetus for reform
Movement towards new Scottish qualifications and inspection bodies is welcome, says EIS general secretary – but teachers will be looking for signs changes are ‘meaningful’
