Monday
Ofsted puts NPQ and ECTP inspections on hold for another year
The schools watchdog says it is continuing to develop a ‘renewed inspection framework’ for these providers, which have not been inspected since November 2025
Reducing the climate impact of school trips
International school leaders in Malaysia and an eco non-profit founder explain how they have empowered students to help reduce carbon impact and why more schools should take up this challenge
Poor pupil behaviour linked to teachers’ health problems
Teachers who experience severe student behaviour are more likely to report suffering migraines, nausea and high blood pressure, finds NASUWT survey
Friday
3 fundamentals of staff wellbeing
Improving teacher wellbeing is in everyone’s interest – especially to boost retention. But how do you do it when budgets are tight and teachers face numerous pressures? Three leaders share ideas
Wellington poaches Rugby School head for Kenya post
Gareth Parker-Jones will leave Rugby next year to take up a role with its rival, as competition between private international school groups continues to intensify
Why the 30 best education bets miss a vital ingredient
The New York Times surveyed researchers to evaluate 30 education interventions on cost and effectiveness. Matthew Kraft explains the bigger lesson from this analysis
How to sell the value of education in our ‘get rich quick’ social media age
In a world where young people see content creators seemingly striking it rich from just a couple of videos, teachers must make the longer-term pay-off of education attractive, says Shen Megalaa
Thursday
Trusts face ‘difficult decisions’ on school closures as rolls fall
The Queen Street Group of MATs also highlights calls for trust-wide approaches to AI
Heads warn of major threat to government’s work experience plans
School leaders say employers are withdrawing from offering placements amid uncertainty over the impact of new safeguarding changes
Most students say school staff not aware of bullying
Major DfE survey of Year 8s also reveals that girls and students with SEND are less likely to feel like they belong in school
DfE tests what it is ‘reasonable’ to expect of schools on SEND
Draft documents set out examples of what might be seen as ‘reasonable’ and ‘unreasonable’ adjustments for pupils with SEND, as part of the government’s drive to increase inclusion in mainstream schools
How to succeed in your first 30 days as a MAT CEO
Three trust leaders tell Tes about their first month in the job – what surprised them, what they learned and the advice that helped them through it
