Guidance
The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice when it comes to official education guidance coming from the government, inspectorates and governing bodies
Tuesday
15th Feb 2022
DfE to shake up system for overseeing schools
A new department review warns of ‘internal friction’ and ‘lack of clarity’ in how the government manages schools
Could virtual reality field trips be the future of geography?
Some geography teachers are excited by the idea of using VR, while others fear school leaders could use it to replace real-life fieldwork
Walker: Pupils with dyslexia don’t need a different approach to reading
Exclusive: Schools Minister sets out ambition for country’s schools to become ‘world leaders in literacy’
Thursday
10th Feb 2022
Zahawi ‘ready to ask for more’ catch-up cash
The education secretary today faced public questions about catch-up, schools’ soaring energy bills and more – here’s all you need to know
Energy bills force schools into staff cuts ‘gamble’
As school leaders warn that soaring energy bills could result in job losses, the education secretary does not commit to providing extra funding
Wednesday
9th Feb 2022
Scrapping self-isolation ‘won’t stop school disruption’
Heads’ leader warns that government rule change won’t prevent large numbers of staff and pupils being unwell enough with Covid to miss school
Zahawi ‘strongly’ urges heads to use NTP
Education secretary writes to headteachers as a senior MP suggested the government should break its contract with Randstad
Friday
4th Feb 2022
Tes essentials: Long Covid, levelling up and mobile phones
A round-up of Tes’ most popular news and features articles from the past week
‘Rape culture’ teacher advice hotline launched
Government-backed advice service set up to help school staff who ‘lack confidence’ in tackling a rise in sex abuse among pupils