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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Thursday
28th Aug 2025
Why new teachers must look after their wellbeing
In her final piece in a series for new teachers, Dr Sarah Mullin says that great teaching can only happen if staff are able to prioritise their personal wellbeing
4 tips for pastoral teams at the start of a new year
The beginning of a new school year provides a chance for pastoral teams to get together and map out key priorities to ensure that pupils get the support they need
6 common curriculum mistakes - and how to avoid them
With the curriculum and assessment review expected to deliver its findings in the autumn, Mark and Zoe Enser outline six common curriculum pitfalls, and how effective schools avoid them
Wednesday
27th Aug 2025
Teachers fear looking like ‘cheats’ by using AI
Almost half of teachers have had no support from their school in using artificial intelligence in the classroom, research shows
School anxiety ‘a big factor’ in ASN pupils’ absence
Children with additional support needs who are not attending school often lack ‘appropriate support and positive relationships with trusted adults’, says report
How Scottish schools can drive environmental education
Environmental education should be a process of learning to see ourselves as part of nature and the living systems that sustain us, says Professor Ria Dunkley
DfE property firm secures extension amid quango cull
LocatED received £9 million of government funding last year and paid its CEO up to £285,000, its latest accounts reveal
Cognita expands in Middle East with 5-school deal
New partnership with schools in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar comes as international school groups continue to grow their international footprints
The regional divide proves the need for more maths schools
To tackle regional disparities in the numbers of students studying A-level maths, the government should approve plans for more university maths schools, says the CEO of U-Maths
Becoming a headteacher: why I wanted to step up
A new head about to begin his first term in the hot seat reflects on why he wanted to make the move up at a time when leaders are under more pressure than ever
Tuesday
26th Aug 2025
Looked-after pupils in Scotland: what do latest figures show?
While short-term indicators may raise concerns, ministers point to progress made in the education outcomes of looked-after children over a decade and a half
6 tips for making a smartphone ban stick
As a new school year approaches, a head offers advice for any setting that may be about to implement a stricter mobile policy – and explains why it is worth the effort