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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Monday
1st Dec 2025
How to establish a strong trust-wide subject network
Trust-wide subject networks can be a powerful source of learning and support for staff, but only if common pitfalls are avoided, writes Tracy Goodyear
Over a quarter of students ‘not very motivated’ to learn, DfE finds
Just under seven in 10 secondary students surveyed said they felt they belonged in school, prompting concerns about impact on life after school
NEU to hold indicative ballot over potential strike
The teaching union warns it will take ‘whatever action necessary’ in face of school funding pressures
Why staying calm is a leadership superpower
Patrick Cozier says staying calm in moments of stress, crisis or confusion is a skill all leaders should cultivate – especially early in their career
Friday
28th Nov 2025
Training alone will not solve SEND crisis, ITT providers warn
Teacher trainers say they do not have enough time to cover the breadth of special educational needs and disabilities in initial teacher training
Assistive tech use grows - but many teachers remain untrained
Schools are also restricting pupils’ use of artificial intelligence for homework and live lessons, research finds
5 questions for school leaders on the Budget’s implications for SEND
The Budget was light on detail on plans for SEND, but presented critical questions for school leaders. Trust leader and SEND expert Warren Carratt provides some answers
How we built a successful CEO-chair dynamic from day one
A multi-academy trust chief and its chair of trustees explain how they addressed working together to ensure alignment in direction, but also the space to challenge and think
RE’s path to national curriculum hits ‘really big’ staffing hurdles
‘Postcode lottery’ of provision must also be addressed if curriculum review’s aim for RE to become part of national curriculum is to be realised, says subject body
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Parent allegations against teachers rise by a third
Research showing an increase in allegations highlights a ‘fraying of relationships’ between families and schools, warns parents’ charity
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Warning over ‘unchecked’ safeguarding audits
Trust leaders tell Tes that the process of submitting safeguarding audits to councils is ‘like marking your own homework’, and putting unnecessary pressure on school staff
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