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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Tuesday
23rd Sep 2025
Why exclusions focus may obscure the bigger picture in Scotland
Schools’ right to exclude should be maintained, but this should not distract from the need to tackle the lack of staff and other critical issues that affect behaviour, says Andrea Bradley
Why early reading work is vital to spot and support pupils with SEND
We must ensure that a focus on reading help is not lost amid SEND debates and reform proposals, argues Mike Fischer
The English leadership star now polishing GEMS
Tes talks to GEMS Education’s chief education officer, Lisa Crausby, about what tempted her away from the MAT world she knew in the UK to an international school group – and the impact she’s had in the first 12 months
Why Tuesday afternoon is sacred CPD and wellbeing time
Is this the best way to ensure that staff can learn and grow as teachers – and look after their wellbeing at the same time?
How to answer questions about controversial topics
Politicised debates around events like the assassination of Charlie Kirk can prompt difficult questions in class. Safeguarding lead Thomas Michael sets out how teachers should respond
Children’s commissioner calls for safeguarding reforms
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for changes to the way referrals are overseen amid concerns that vulnerable pupils are more likely to face abuse at school
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Monday
22nd Sep 2025
DfE ministers’ portfolios confirmed
After Keir Starmer’s reshuffle, three new ministers joined the Department for Education. Find out who they are and what responsibilities they have
Scotland’s heads need more support on exclusion, says report
Think tank calls for ministers to make it clearer to headteachers that their school will be backed if they decide to exclude
How we’ve adapted coursework and essays to guard against AI
Artificial intelligence poses a threat to cognitive development, warns this history lead, who explains the steps his international school has taken to stop students using it for their work
Playing music at school ‘boosts skills for Stem careers’
Skills learned through performing music in school, such as confidence and collaboration, are valuable in a wide range of careers, new research shows