Friday
Pupil absence: new regulations on fines
A lawyer explains the updated government regulations relating to unauthorised pupil absences
Safeguarding concerns rising in international schools, report finds
‘Vital’ to reduce pressure on staff and improve reporting processes, Tes international safeguarding survey shows
Thursday
Education directors criticise ‘watering down’ of reforms
‘Significant change’ to Scottish qualifications and national education agencies is required – not a ‘surface makeover’, says education directors’ body ADES
Alison Peacock: School improvement drive has ‘almost gone too far’
Some teachers feel as though they have to ‘follow a script’ due to the pressures of the accountability system, the teachers’ leader warned
Competition investigation into SIMS provider ESS closes
The Competition and Markets Authority ends its investigation into school information management provider ESS after ruling that ‘intervention is no longer needed’
How to build an effective breakfast club: what the research says
Many schools will host breakfast clubs for the first time this year, but how can they make sure their pupils get the most out of them?
Warning over autumn term surge in measles cases
Nationwide vaccination campaign aims to avoid a repeat of last year’s autumn measles outbreak among pupils
Teachers ‘must be at the heart’ of child poverty taskforce
Nearly three in 10 teachers personally provided food to pupils in the summer term because they were concerned for their welfare, poll shows
Wednesday
What progress is being made on key attainment gap measures?
New report claims attainment gap in Scotland has ‘narrowed in nine measures’ – we take a look at the figures
Schools ‘need crucial guidance’ after summer riots
DfE urged to publish guidance ‘swiftly’ ahead of the new school term next week to ‘help tackle the very real risk of division entering the school gates’
Attainment and school attendance down for looked-after children
Rate of exclusions among looked-after pupils has also increased for the first time in 12 years, and is almost six times the overall rate
4 safeguarding updates and issues to check before term starts
With a new school year about to begin, here are the key revisions to safeguarding guidance that leaders need to know
