General
Wednesday
17th Apr 2024
Jenny Gilruth: ‘Curriculum for Excellence is working’
Education secretary defends Scottish curriculum, a day after Tes Scotland reports on research concerns over a ‘lack of clarity’ in CfE
Trust leaders push for major funding reform
The CST’s proposals include a new funding formula covering minimum operating costs for all schools, including SEND and AP provision
How to get feedback right to create better learners
Getting feedback can be tough, and acting on it even tougher – so we must ensure our classes are taught to respond to feedback in a purposeful way, says Michael Hobbiss
Schools now ‘biggest source of food aid’ for families
One in five schools is now running a food bank, says report warning that policymakers are unaware of the scale of child hunger
Tuesday
16th Apr 2024
Should all pupils be entitled to a week-long residential?
A new law could make outdoor education in Wales a ‘guaranteed opportunity’ – but is it affordable? Emma Seith looks at the case for and against
CfE: Secondaries ‘starting again’ as pupils lack ‘common knowledge base’
Pilot reviews of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence identify ‘need to clarify the way that knowledge is covered’
Michaela wins High Court case over prayer ban
School run by ‘Britain’s strictest head’ wins court case brought by a Muslim student against its policy on prayer rituals
Win at all costs: why too much competition is a concern
After an unpleasant atmosphere at an inter-school sporting competition, a senior leader at an international school says it is important healthy competition remains just that
Larger MATs have ‘highest teacher turnover’
EPI produces major report assessing performance of different types of school groups
Monday
15th Apr 2024
Sir Paul Marshall steps down as Ark Schools chair
It was reported earlier this year that Sir Paul had been engaging with far-right statements on social media
We need a teacher ‘propaganda parade’, says Carter
Former government adviser urges those working in teaching to ‘put up some banners about how great it is’ to help tackle recruitment problems
How teachers can put sustainability ‘front and centre’
Schools can drive positive action and hopeful messages around climate change – which are more likely to inspire pupils than ‘doomsday’ narratives, says Conor Ellis