Monday
Data shows decades-long retreat of languages from Scottish schools
Although Spanish bucks the overall trend, the number of students taking Highers in languages has been dropping for generations
Teacher strikes: what happens when school staff strike?
When strike action is announced, questions begin swirling around schools – from the staffroom to SMT meetings. Here’s what teachers and leaders need to know
Salman Khan’s third attempt to change the world of education
Artificial intelligence can finally deliver the shift in education long-promised by edtech pioneers, argues Salman Khan. He tells Ellen Peirson-Hagger why
Friday
Unauthorised absence rising but attendance has improved
Unauthorised absence has risen by 80 per cent in secondary schools since the pandemic, new EPI analysis shows
Schools grounds in Scotland and the case for ‘urgent’ change
A modern education system must prioritise outdoor learning and push beyond the stifling realities of asphalt, vandalism and tired school buildings, says Matt Robinson
The importance of qualifications you can trust this results day
A stable examination system means that students can be confident their grades will hold their value for years to come, says Ofqual chief Sir Ian Bauckham
Ofsted told to improve ‘inconsistent’ inspection data
Concern raised by official statistics watchdog over the way Ofsted records ‘incomplete’ inspections
Thursday
KCSIE 2024: Key safeguarding changes schools need to know
This year’s update to official safeguarding guidance includes only minor changes in language. Here we outline the key updates
5 ways schools can foster an anti-racist environment
In light of recent far-right violence, school teachers, leaders and other staff must be bold and clear in addressing racist attitudes, says Nuzhat Uthmani
Antisemitism in schools more than triples in 2 years
Incidents involve direct threats, bullying and school reading material containing an ‘overtly antisemitic caricature’
