Tuesday
‘Checks should have been in place’ to prevent DfE funding blunder
An investigation into a £370 million DfE school funding calculation error has published its findings
Transgender guidance: what schools need to know
The DfE has published its long-awaited draft transgender guidance. Here are the key details for schools
Improving climate change teaching is a must for 2024
After COP 28, it’s clear how important lessons that engage and inspire on climate change are, says Professor Geraint Jones
Disadvantage gap ‘has little to do with social skills’
The attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers can’t be tackled by focusing on social and emotional skills, research shows
Monday
Shoot films on unused school land, officials suggest
But a headteachers’ leader warns that few schools would benefit from the ‘bizarre’ proposal for utilising space left empty by falling pupil rolls
Where should a teacher start with ChatGPT?
AI will not make you a better teacher but it will reduce your workload, freeing up time to focus on teaching and learning, explains Alasdair Monteith
Northern Ireland teachers announce new strike action
Five unions are set to take part in the 24-hour teacher strike over pay in January
Tim Brighouse’s nine ways to minimise exclusions
The former schools commissioner talks mental health, off-rolling and offers his tips on how to tackle exclusions
Oasis MAT appoints new chief executive
John Barneby had been interim CEO at Oasis Community Learning for four months, since John Murphy stepped down
Tim Brighouse: my 13-point plan for school improvement
These low-cost practices can help boost CPD and create a better working environment for teachers, leading to benefits across the school, says Sir Tim Brighouse
Let’s make a noise about the quiet revolution in teacher training
After 38 years in schools and trusts, Sir Ian Bauckham reflects on how much has changed for teachers – and why training reforms bring optimism for the future
‘Sir Tim Brighouse loved, cherished and respected teachers’
Sir Tim Brighouse died last week. Ed Dorrell writes about the legacy Sir Tim leaves for rebuilding the education system
