Wednesday
Maths tests are best predictor of Year 8 English scores
‘Counterintuitive finding’ means schools may get better grade predictions if they look at test results in different subjects, says researcher
The error code: can embracing mistakes really boost outcomes?
Research suggests letting children fail – or even making them do so – can improve learning. But does that work in the classroom? David Robson finds out
Tuesday
Education minister ‘open’ to school absence targets
Baroness Jacqui Smith was responding to questions in the House of Lords
NI curriculum review aims for ‘knowledge-rich’ approach
International education expert Lucy Crehan to lead Northern Ireland’s review of curriculum design and delivery
MATs among 24 winning bids to run subject knowledge courses
DfE announces organisations tasked with running Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses for prospective teachers
DfE to review 44 mainstream free school projects
And five more schools have been added to the School Rebuilding Programme
Three common phrases schools need to reconsider
Our language has come a long way from ableist insults of old, writes Jarlath O’Brien, but we can still be subtly damaging with our choice of words
Monday
Maths anxiety ‘significantly’ more common for disadvantaged pupils
Disadvantaged Year 6 pupils nearly four times more likely to say new maths concepts make them nervous, research finds
3 in 4 primary pupils hear homophobic language
Many young people come across the language on social media platform TikTok, finds report containing ‘deeply concerning’ findings
5,000 schools to play non-contact rugby under plan to grow the sport
Change comes amid fears over players’ welfare – but full-contact rugby union should be offered for under-15s and up, says review led by MAT chief
Schools close as strikes target first minister’s constituency
Support staff walkouts over pay are scheduled to last for two weeks and follow the October break meaning some pupils face being out of school for a month
