Monday
The rise of nihilistic violent extremist groups: what schools need to know
Online groups such as 764 try to coerce young people into harming themselves and operate on popular social media platforms, warns safeguarding lead Thomas Michael
Revealed: The experts shaping England’s new curriculum
Dozens of ‘curriculum drafters’ have been chosen to help the government revise the national curriculum, following on from last year’s Francis review
Friday
NEU boss: ‘We will absolutely strike’ over teacher working hours
The directed time rule is at risk under government plans to expand enrichment activities for pupils, the leader of the biggest teaching union, Daniel Kebede, warns in an exclusive interview with Tes
Why MAT leaders should welcome inspections
Given that academy trusts are responsible for school improvement, it is right that they are held accountable for the systems and cultures they create, says this MAT chief executive
Inclusion drive seeks to cut suspensions and room removals
Charity seeks 10 schools to take part in a three-year, funded programme focusing on internal provision and inclusion
Do schools get too much pushback on exclusions?
With the number of permanent exclusions from school hitting a record high, the process is coming under intense scrutiny. Are schools facing too many hurdles in excluding pupils – or not enough? Tes investigates
Thursday
DfE wants ‘ladder of support’ for pupils with SEND
Speaking about the government’s upcoming SEND reforms, the schools minister says mainstream and special schools will need to work more closely together
Trust inspections: the full details of the proposals
The government’s amendment to its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill provides a detailed overview of the plans for trust-level inspections. Ellen Peirson-Hagger looks at what you need to know
Why school leaders need more support with data
Schools’ data analysis must not be the preserve of a few members of promoted staff, says Alan Shields
Outwood Grange turns £3m deficit into £3m surplus
Outwood Grange Academies Trust also upped its reserves by 9 per cent year-on-year to £43.7 million, its latest accounts show
We need national action to tackle racial inequality in teaching
A government drive to improve diversity in the teaching workforce would create the conditions in which schools can thrive, writes Evelyn Forde
Why risks remain in government’s plans for trust inspections
The Confederation of School Trusts’ Steve Rollett questions the overarching strategy behind Labour’s plans for inspecting academy trusts
