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Today
2nd Nov 2026
Antisemitism in schools definition faces legal challenge
Adopting the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism will lead to ‘sweeping restrictions on free speech’, says Good Law Project charity
School belonging schemes ‘unlikely to lead to big rises in attainment’
But FFT analysis finds that monitoring pupils’ sense of belonging can still be useful for schools – as long as they are clear about exactly what they are measuring
What if schools didn’t have to wait for a SEND diagnosis?
Too often schools are stuck waiting for a diagnosis before they can help pupils with clear additional needs, say these academics, who argue that shifting to a ‘needs-led’ system would benefit everyone
Why a teacher coaching session should end with one decision
It’s easy to give teachers lots of advice and ideas in a coaching session – but that can simply create inertia. Instead try to ensure that a single idea is agreed and tested, says this leader
1 in 4 primary teachers ‘comfortable’ explaining school LGBT+ approach
Charity guide launched to help teachers answer parents’ questions about LGBT+ inclusion in primary schools
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Make climate education ‘fully cross-curricular’ in schools, DfE urged
Climate change and sustainability education must be ‘woven’ into the wider curriculum in schools and connected more clearly to careers, according to UCL report based on a survey of teenagers
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Friday
30th Oct 2026
ITT reforms ‘financially risky’ and ‘deeply stressful’ for some providers
Review of the 2021 initial teacher training reforms finds that they led to more consistent programmes but implementation placed ‘strain’ on providers and schools
Tackling conspiracy theories in schools: understanding the psychology
The Bell review investigating antisemitism in schools shows us that teaching students why conspiracy theories can seem convincing is crucial in curbing the spread of harmful beliefs
How the Day of the Dead can help schools teach about grief
Updated RSHE guidance requires schools to teach about bereavement in age-appropriate ways. Learning about the Mexican Day of the Dead can be a useful route into this topic, says Jane Lavery
School evaluation from a new perspective: 5 insights for leaders
An IB leader who just completed his first school visit as an evaluator reflects on what the process taught him from the other side