International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Friday
20th Feb 2026
DfE warned on lack of state capacity for private SEND pupils
Leaders raise concern that the government’s fees plan could lead to ‘catastrophic’ loss of independent special school provision
Full maternity pay to double for teachers and school leaders
Teachers’ maternity pay offer will rise to eight weeks, in line with NHS staff – but it will still be significantly below that of some public sector workers
Why we need workforce reform in the early years
The needs of children starting school now are different than they were a few decades ago. So it’s time for us to make staffing changes, too, suggests Julian Grenier
4 types of question every teacher must know - and use
An international teacher outlines how the art of questioning can be the difference between a good lesson and a great one
School trips give pupils ‘strongest sense of belonging’
Students feel most connected to school when they take part in activities outside the classroom, such as sports days and school trips, suggests University of Oxford research
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Wednesday
18th Feb 2026
Why students are reluctant to take risks - and what to do about it
Research tells us that young people are unlikely to take an academic risk if we haven’t set the conditions to make them feel safe enough to do so, says Chris Wynn
Is this the hardest leadership trait of all?
Moral courage is hugely important for school leaders and it’s something the international sector needs right now, says Kausor Amin-Ali – but standing up to wrongdoing is far from easy
Tuesday
17th Feb 2026
How drama techniques can reboot oracy teaching
Oracy shouldn’t just be a tick-box exercise, says this primary teacher, who explains how incorporating approaches from acting can help pupils with literacy
Nord Anglia partners with Dubai property giant for school expansion
The partnership between Nord Anglia Education and Dubai Holding is expected to result in new schools opening across the emirate, with the first planned for Dubai Production City
How the Johari window helps school leaders
Self-awareness is key to good leadership, and the Johari window can help you better analyse your behaviour, argues Chris Baker