Thursday
FM accepts classroom violence is causing new teachers to drop out
Humza Yousaf made the admission when quizzed about a Tes Scotland exclusive revealing almost one in five probationers have opted out of this year’s induction scheme
Badly run and designed schools create additional needs, hear MSPs
Over a third of Scottish pupils have an ASN, but that figure would be lower if school buildings and cultures were developed with all pupils in mind, says expert
Why time for pupil volunteering is always worthwhile
As part of The Big Help Out happening later this year, ASCL’s Geoff Barton explains why he believes it is important schools find the time for volunteering efforts
Leading a global school group’s response to AI
Head of artificial intelligence at Globeducate, Clara Hawking, explains the focus of her work and why she believes it is vital both teachers and pupils are taught about this emerging area
Suspended students ‘a year behind at GCSE’
Report calls for schools to be given the resources they need to reduce suspensions
Wednesday
PFI concerns raised after school meal apology
Leaders voice concerns about school meal contracts tied into PFI deals after one head apologises to parents for ‘completely unacceptable’ food
Ofsted’s Big Listen has not asked the right questions
A MAT leader outlines his frustration with Ofsted’s consultation, announced last week, but says it is vital the sector continues to push for real change
The legal view: Handling a rise in vexatious complaints
After Tes reported on schools being inundated with complaints, a lawyer offers advice on how to deal with them
Talk for learning: a 5-point checklist for teachers
Schools must teach the skills that underpin spoken language more explicitly, Ofsted says. But what does that look like in practice? Kirstin Mulholland takes a look
Tuesday
Transgender guidance: Fight legal cases for schools, DfE told
Teaching unions voice fears about draft transgender guidance in their submissions to the government’s consultation
Sir Kevan: Tighten rules so top state schools take poor pupils
Former ‘catch-up tsar’ Sir Kevan Collins warns of a ‘strange pattern’ of high-performing schools not reflecting local communities
Keegan urged to publicly retract Ofsted punch comment
Union representing Ofsted HMI has today written to Gillian Keegan after comments she made at the annual ASCL conference
