General
Monday
18th Dec 2023
Let’s make a noise about the quiet revolution in teacher training
After 38 years in schools and trusts, Sir Ian Bauckham reflects on how much has changed for teachers – and why training reforms bring optimism for the future
‘Sir Tim Brighouse loved, cherished and respected teachers’
Sir Tim Brighouse died last week. Ed Dorrell writes about the legacy Sir Tim leaves for rebuilding the education system
Friday
15th Dec 2023
Why Christmas festivities in schools are worth the effort
You might find yourself muttering ‘Bah, humbug!’ when it comes to Christmas activities at your school – but they can have a positive impact that outlasts the festive season
How England lost its teachers - and how it can get them back
England is suffering an acute undersupply of teachers, and more are leaving than ever before. Matilda Martin investigates why this is happening and whether the trend can be turned around
Monday
11th Dec 2023
How we prioritise new teachers’ mental health
Why minimising the ‘emotional load’ for trainees and newly qualified teachers could lead to a ‘healthier and more resilient’ education system
‘Ofsted has failed headteachers - but the system has, too’
The verdict in the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry demands a wider change in the system than just a re-invention of Ofsted, says Tes editor Jon Severs
Why we should extend the school day
New research into parent opinions on education shows a more rounded curriculum is in demand – and it could be achieved with an extended school day, say these leaders
Wednesday
6th Dec 2023
There’s much more to Pisa than Scotland’s headline scores
The Pisa survey holds a wealth of data and analysis on issues such as mobile phones in schools, migration, behaviour, staffing and parental involvement
Pisa tests: the key insights behind the headlines
While the pandemic has been cited as the big factor in changes in the latest Pisa scores, there are also worrying longer-term trends, says the EPI’s Louis Hodge