Thursday
Scottish education isn’t a fairytale - but it’s not a horror story either
There’s a worrying narrative around teaching in Scotland, writes headteacher Gail Preston, and we need to respond by emphasising the positives of the profession
Big drop in DfE target for new teacher trainees
Music, physics and RE among the subjects that will see the biggest reductions in trainee ‘need’ for 2026-27, while there is also a large fall for the primary sector, DfE figures show
Two in five school leaders ‘cutting back on SEND support’
Sutton Trust research into the cuts schools are having to make reveals the ‘mismatch’ between the government’s ambitious plans and the funding being provided, sector leaders warn
Wednesday
McVittie review: No evidence of antisemitism at Bristol Brunel Academy
Independent review finds that lobbying groups did not influence the school or trust in the decision to postpone a Jewish MP’s visit last year
Ofqual issues first rebuke to exam board over ‘serious failures’
Exams watchdog highlights ‘systemic failures’ by WJEC over a six-year period, but stops short of issuing a fine after the board takes ‘urgent steps’ to prevent recurrence
Revealed: The ‘risk’ SEND magnet schools face with Progress 8
The accountability penalty that schools can suffer for having a good reputation for supporting students with SEND is highlighted by new research
Primaries face £288m shortfall next year due to drop in pupils
The DfE has not given schools enough support to manage the risks associated with falling pupil rolls, National Audit Office warns
Tuesday
Why the UK joining Erasmus+ is a cause for celebration
Opportunities for schools across the UK and the Erasmus+ network to come together and collaborate are just what the world needs, says Rob Ford
How connected systems can uncover pupil blind spots
If we get the right data in the right context to the right people, we can transform our understanding of pupils, argues David Hatchett
How the Iran war impacts your school’s budget - and what to do next
The war in the Middle East will affect school budgets in multiple ways, explains MAT leader Tom Campbell, but there is action you can take now to mitigate the disruption
Monday
Government to introduce statutory ‘ban’ on phones in schools
Announcement comes just days after education minister Olivia Bailey told MPs that the problem of phones in schools was ‘already solved’
The education ‘faultlines’ some believe will undermine inclusion
In this week’s Tes Daily newsletter leader, Jon Severs looks at the growing calls to broaden the curriculum offer in schools ahead of SEND reform
