General
Wednesday
6th Jul 2022
5 things geography teachers can do to combat racism
The geography curriculum must be representative and inclusive of all pupils, says teacher Shiv Das
Down Syndrome Act: Clear guidance will be key for schools
A law passed earlier this year will bring new requirements for schools on how they provide for pupils with Down syndrome – but will new, yet-to-be-published guidance clarify or confuse the situation for schools?
Friday
1st Jul 2022
End of edtech help for schools ‘a step backwards’
After schools embraced edtech in the pandemic like never before, the vice chairman of NAACE explains why it’s the wrong time to pull the plug on a programme designed to help them adopt technology as effectively as possible
Need to know: Oak plans, Sats fears and a DfE U-turn
Your roundup of Tes’ most popular news and features articles from the past week, including a government deal over Oak National Academy, concerns about Sats marking, and ways to make teachers happy
Schools Bill U-turn vital if MAT innovation is to flourish
The chief executive of a multi-academy trust explains why the sector is breathing a sigh of relief after the government backed down over new powers in proposed legislation
Thursday
30th Jun 2022
The Tes quiz: evolution, ETs and evil geniuses
Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz...
‘Winter of Discontent’ comparisons undersell teacher pay woes
Threats of teacher strikes alongside other sectors have given rise to Winter of Discontent analogies but the financial reality for teachers in this era is far tougher than it was for their counterparts of 50 years ago, explains Yvonne Williams
Friday
24th Jun 2022
Schools keep the idea of community alive
School gatherings are making a comeback from Covid – reminding us of the powerful bonds that school forms, says Henry Hepburn
We need to clear the debris to see the joy of teaching
Too much gets in the way for teachers to enjoy the job, and that’s impacting recruitment and retention, says Jon Severs