Wednesday
Autumn Statement 2023: School leaders ‘bitterly disappointed’
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has set out the government’s spending plans in the Autumn Statement – but there is little of note for schools
SEND: Schools must take ‘fair share’ of pupils, says DfE
All schools need to be welcoming and should recognise the benefits of bringing in more pupils with SEND, says government official
Jeremy Miles: ‘We will use every lever to support schools’
Challenging behaviour, worsening attendance and lower levels of literacy and numeracy must not be allowed to become ‘the new normal’, says Wales’ education minister
How to meet the needs of EAL learners
The number of pupils who speak English as an additional language is on the rise – but has provision kept pace? Clare Cook finds out
‘Fragile’ school finances behind academisation drive, says DfE
Regional director says five-year high in schools looking to convert is also due to trusts making a strong case, along with concern over ‘viability’ of smaller schools
Tuesday
Cutting pupils’ screen time: 4 things MPs were told
Teachers need more training to support digital media literacy and reduce the impact of phones on children’s education and wellbeing, MPs hear
Why we’re looking at how to teach financial literacy
A former schools minister says MPs will investigate ways to ensure that more children are given financial education in both primary and secondary
Johnson: Williamson’s Covid plans for schools ‘probably feeble’
Former education secretary was given an ‘illusion of ownership’ due to lack of confidence in his ability, the Covid inquiry hears
Free schools policy has ‘lost its way’, DfE told
Charity that was previously contracted to support government free schools policy issues warning as it launches £1m innovation fund
Monday
Wales moves to shake up school holidays calendar
A five-week summer break and a two-week October holiday are proposed, but a school leaders’ union says it is ‘bewildered’ by the plans
Why Scottish education can’t wait for reform
The status quo in Scottish education is no longer sustainable and a lack of urgency in reforms could make our existing shortcomings even worse, says Melvyn Roffe
3 ways Labour could deliver its teacher recruitment plan
The executive director of NASBTT presents some ideas that could help Labour to fulfil its promise of 6,500 new teachers – and keep them for longer, too
