Monday
Why autistic pupils face a ‘hidden curriculum’ in schools
Unwritten rules and behaviour norms create barriers for autistic pupils, which is why all schools need to be mindful of their practices and be prepared to adapt, says this director of a special-school trust
Time, space, options: 3 easy ways we transformed lunchtimes
A school head explains the simple changes that have had a big impact on how pupils use their breaks
Friday
Government education action group relegates international bodies
COBIS and AoBSO are only given advisory roles in the new Education Sector Action Group – despite the government’s International Education Strategy seeking more overseas school growth
Growing number of new teachers quitting the profession in Scotland
Lib Dems voice fears of a ‘mismatch’ between the number of early career teachers and the availability of jobs
Why simple everyday rituals hold huge power
The corporate head of wellbeing at GEMS Education outlines how small everyday practices can be the bedrock of a thriving and happy school environment
Primary assessment: what are pupils tested on and how do they perform?
From the Reception Baseline Assessment to KS2 Sats, primary pupils take a range of assessments. Here’s what each involves, why it exists and how results compare nationally
Tes Schools Awards UK 2026: shortlist announced
The Tes Schools Awards UK celebrates the achievements of the teaching profession and wider school sector. Find out who has been shortlisted here
Do we really know what ‘good listening’ looks like?
Listening in class is associated with behaviours like sitting still and making eye contact, but these expectations can be difficult for some children to meet, says Rebekah Boylan
Why teachers leave - and what keeps them in the job
Emma Kell explains how research for her book on teachers’ lives shone a light on some of the deeper reasons why staff lose faith in the sector
Schools must work together to prepare for the new curriculum
Two trust leaders explain why they are encouraging more schools to come together and share ideas ahead of the 2028 deadline for implementing new requirements
Most teachers ‘don’t know how to support students with EBSA’
With new Tes research highlighting the problem of emotionally based school avoidance, leaders warn that the government’s attendance drive is not tackling the issues keeping children out of the classroom
Overstretched SEND areas to miss out on millions in capital funding
An £860m SEND funding pot is being skewed towards large councils despite other local authorities facing greater pressure for specialist places, Tes analysis shows
