General
Thursday
6th Jul 2023
‘Labour’s grand rhetoric lacks credibility due to fiscal caution’
Labour’s plans offer an ambitious vision – but there is a gap between pledge and policy, explains Sam Freedman
IB results 2023: UK beats global average
International Baccalaureate results 2023 are out. Here is a round-up of the key information you need to know about how students performed in the UK
What poetry told us about student teachers’ inner world
When student teachers were asked to use poetry to reflect on the end of their course, it showed the ‘rollercoaster of emotions’ they go on
‘New guidelines should end macho MAT competition’
New guidance on the process for schools joining MATs, and when MATs should be allowed to grow, will give us a more transparent, ethical system, says Jonny Uttley
The pandemic’s impact has been evolution, not revolution
The pandemic laid bare many issues with education but three years on and day-to-day teaching and school operations are mostly back to normal – so, what did it really change?
Monday
3rd Jul 2023
‘Learning for sustainability’: 8 ways to hit targets
A new plan in Scotland sets out that ‘every school and early learning setting will be sustainable by 2030’ – but how will that be achieved?
Collective action is key to closing the attainment gap
Scotland’s disadvantaged children can’t wait any longer for the education system to get its collective act together, says interim Education Scotland chief executive Gillian Hamilton
Friday
30th Jun 2023
How to create a flourishing school system
The Church of England’s chief education officer explains why improving SEND provision, a compassionate accountability system and making education an inspiring career choice are vital for the future
Labour is right to ditch costly universal FSM plan
It sounds like a simple vote winner, but implementing universal free school meals is a costly scheme poorly targeted at a time when money could be better spent elsewhere in education, says Andy Jolley