General
Wednesday
20th Dec 2023
Northern Ireland Sendco workload ‘insurmountable’
Children with special educational needs are being ‘failed’ by inadequate funding and a lack of access to specialist support in Northern Ireland, educators warn
How global citizenship links the local and wider world
Global citizenship expert Ndulamo Malumbela explains five key ideas for schools exploring this growing area of learning
Monday
18th Dec 2023
Where should a teacher start with ChatGPT?
AI will not make you a better teacher but it will reduce your workload, freeing up time to focus on teaching and learning, explains Alasdair Monteith
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