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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Tuesday
11th Nov 2025
Curriculum and assessment review: what the world thinks
Leaders at international schools and groups have their say on the positive outcomes from England’s review of curriculum and assessment – and explain where their concerns lie
School-readiness target is ‘risky’, expert tells MPs
The ‘good level of development’ measure is a ‘blunt tool’ to assess children, particularly pupils with SEND, MPs have been warned
How to build local history into your curriculum
With the DfE now encouraging schools to place greater emphasis on teaching local history, one leader in the South West explains how their trust is already taking a localised approach
Ditch the ‘Andrew Tate assembly’ and start having proper discussions
A former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer says schools can’t just tell boys to avoid controversial content – instead, they need to give them the tools, time and space to discuss the world they inhabit
Monday
10th Nov 2025
Legal battle for mandatory school phone ban files with High Court
The claimaints’ call for a judicial review over smartphones in schools argues that DfE guidance does not go far enough to protect pupils
Tes Awards for International Schools 2025: shortlist revealed
The annual global celebration of international schools has unveiled its shortlist, with countries across the world represented
5 ways AI can help save school leaders time and effort
A school leader in Vietnam outlines the ways he’s using artificial intelligence tools to streamline his workload
Friday
7th Nov 2025
‘Major concerns’ over Ofsted data changes
Schools that volunteered to be first for new inspections should be allowed to withdraw because of changes announced by Ofsted just days before the new system begins, say heads’ leaders
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Pay ‘most significant concern’ for exam markers, SQA report finds
SQA markers generally find the work useful, but they often feel ‘undervalued’, survey shows
What the curriculum review means for schools
As the profession digests the curriculum and assessment review’s recommendations, thoughts turn to putting them into practice, write Tracy Goodyear and Sam Gibbs
Embed diversity and antiracism into teacher training, DfE told
Teacher training providers also call on government to set up a national body for early career and trainee teachers
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How to get instructional coaching right
Instructional coaching can be a powerful form of teacher CPD, write Gareth Conyard and Jim Knight – but only if lethal mutations are avoided