General
Thursday
9th Nov 2023
Why Ofsted can’t do school improvement
There are calls for Ofsted to be given a school improvement function – but this would present clear dangers, argues CST deputy Steve Rollett
The time for reviews is over, say Scottish education advisers
Slow pace of reform is holding back education in Scotland, says government’s International Council of Education Advisers
ITT bursaries help recruitment - but they’re no silver bullet
Teacher training bursaries do increase recruitment but alone they can’t resolve deep-rooted supply problems, says the NFER’s Jack Worth
Friday
3rd Nov 2023
Why India is the new boom market for international schools
Demand for a British education overseas means India has replaced China as the leading destination for new schools. Tes talks to current and prospective leaders in the country about why it is proving so popular
Absence is a UK-wide problem. Here’s how to tackle it
Poor attendance has been an issue across the UK since the pandemic, but schools in Scotland are showing that the tide can be turned, finds Emma Seith
Is the school buildings crisis solvable?
Up to £15 billion is needed to fix school buildings once RAAC and inflation are taken into account, according to education leaders and experts
Tuesday
31st Oct 2023
Balance and boundaries are key to behaviour
While building positive relationships is crucial for behaviour, Scottish schools must not forget about setting clear expectations and boundaries, says this secondary headteacher
Online Safety Bill: 5 things schools should do
New legislation should help to keep children safer online – here’s what schools need to know in terms of their safeguarding role