Today
Colin Bell: ‘Fun and kindness should never be mistaken for weakness’
The chief executive of the Council of British International Schools reflects on what 15 years in international education has taught him – from the art of diplomacy to the importance of kindness and optimism
How one school delivers 5 curricula to 1,800 students
Collège du Léman in Switzerland offers curricula from four different countries and the International Baccalaureate, too. The school’s director explains how it’s done
Yesterday
Why teachers need a better guide to speech and language support
With greater policy focus on both oracy and inclusion, speech, language and communication needs are under the spotlight, says Megan Dixon, and a free database can offer schools support
Zero tolerance on vaping: what we’ve learned after a year
Having introduced a strict policy on vaping across its school sites, the chief education officer of GEMS group outlines the impact and key insights
Friday
Can ‘radical transparency’ boost international school recruitment?
To address the challenge of recruitment and retention in international schools, leaders are now adopting a policy of ‘honest’ discussions with candidates even before the interview, finds Emma Seith
Using AI in schools: a beginner’s guide for teachers
AI has the potential to cut teacher workload, but for those new to using it, where should they begin? Gráinne Hallahan rounds up some tips from the sector
Bank it before you lose it: how to retain staff knowledge
When experienced staff leave, they can take important institutional knowledge with them. But this international school is making use of technology to stop this from happening
Thursday
How to bridge the gap between primary and secondary reading
There is more freely accessible support than ever to help secondary schools boost students’ literacy, yet some of this may be passing school leaders by, writes Jessie Ricketts
Why we’ve put design thinking at the heart of learning
The head of Bede’s Senior School reflects on its new ‘D-School’ model and why they think it is the solution to providing both academic excellence and real-world skills
The leadership knowledge paradox - and 5 ways to embrace it
You might think that a leader’s uncertainty about their decisions would disappear with experience – but this isn’t the case, writes principal Tilly Erguder, who explains how to live with your doubts
Wednesday
How falling rolls are reshaping England’s schools
The downward trend in pupil numbers is dramatically affecting schools’ funding. So what impact is this having on staffing and classes, and are there any silver linings to the crisis? Ellen Peirson-Hagger investigates
Is the sector prepared for a single-pupil view?
Schools will be expected to ‘see’ the whole child by both government and Ofsted, but are they set up to achieve that aim, asks Mark Enser
