Tuesday
Entrepreneurship should be part of the curriculum
The founder of GEMS Education explains why a world of rapid change needs risk-takers – and how his schools are preparing young people for the future
The Pisa test and world rankings: everything you need to know
The Pisa test assesses education outcomes in 81 countries and economies. This guide explains how the tests are run, what is tested and what they tell us about schooling around the world
DfE doesn’t know how many pupils will lose FSM
Government accused of ‘flying in the dark’ over the impact of its planned changes to eligibility for free school meals
What’s next for English assessment?
In the age of AI, the days of relying on coursework as a component of A-level assessment may be numbered, writes Alex Quigley. But what are the alternatives?
What if... schools were judged on pupil outcomes at 25 years old
As part of our thought experiment series, Julian Drinkall interrogates the practicality of judging schools on a student’s status at the age of 25
Language GCSE entries much lower in less affluent schools
Schools in disadvantaged areas have been hit harder by the difficulties in recruiting languages teachers, according to British Council report
Monday
How to find leadership roles for quiet pupils
An international primary teacher explains how her school has found ways to encourage all pupils to step forward for leadership responsibilities
GCSEs: What are the National Reference Tests?
The National Reference Tests are sat every year, but what are they for and how are they used?
Thursday
How can you tell if your CPD is working?
CPD comes with an opportunity cost, so it’s important to check that the sessions you plan and deliver are worth everyone’s time, says Mark Enser
Most EHCP decisions miss 20-week deadline
Another huge increase in requests shows the system creaking under demand, amid suggestions government is considering overhauling how EHCPs are issued
