Thursday
How peer-led approaches can help schools address misogyny
Empowering students can break down harmful stereotypes and create safer, more inclusive environments, says Scottish headteacher John Naples-Campbell
Nearly half of children in need persistently absent last year
Latest government data also shows that the percentage of children in need who are severely absent has been rising since 2020
Biology: a subject crying out for real-world relevance
Exploring the biological workings of the world doesn’t need to be abstract, or just linked to exam content, argues science subject lead Pav Aujla
More than half of secondary leaders made staff cuts this year
Many schools are ‘rapidly heading toward breaking point’, warns Sutton Trust as it releases new poll findings
Kebede: DfE should ban phones in schools to alleviate pressures
A national conversation about mobile phone use, online harm and the ‘damaging impact’ it has on young people is much needed, says NEU general secretary
Nearly a quarter of children spend over 4 hours a day on devices
A survey by the children’s commissioner also found that the majority of schools surveyed already have policies in place restricting mobile phone use
Wednesday
Sixfold increase in Scottish pupils needing mental health support
Sharp rises in the number of autistic pupils and those with communication difficulties over the past 10 years revealed by new analysis
Dyslexia debate: definitions, interventions and ‘woke’ worries
Researchers have come up with a new definition of the learning difficulty, with implications for schools and policymakers. Tes reports from the launch event
History: how the future is shaping student engagement
Technology is making its presence felt in various ways, writes director of humanities Suzie Whiting, so teaching and assessment need to keep up
Tuesday
Growing complexity of EAL student profiles challenges international sector
Teachers in international schools not only need the right skills to support students with English as an additional language, they must also see language development as integral to their role, hears Emma Seith
NEU: Government doesn’t have ‘much choice’ but to increase pay offer
If next year’s teacher pay award does not take steps to address the recruitment and retention crisis, the system risks ‘grinding to a halt’, says NEU’s Daniel Kebede
