Wednesday
Use absence figures to ‘make case’ for SEND cash, DfE told
Commons Education Select Committee chair calls for DfE to make attendance a clear focus in funding bids
Concerns over funding of support staff pay deal
MSPs fear that money for poorer pupils and child abuse victims may be used to fund pay offer for school support workers, but education secretary promises ‘no detriment’ to these groups
Why support staff are critical to high-quality education
Support staff are integral to the smooth running of schools – paying them properly is about fairness and decency, but also making sure children thrive
The lesson interruptions we miss and how to fix them
Lessons can be ruined by interruptions from multiple sources – including teachers themselves. So, how do we guard against them? Mark Roberts explains
Attendance crisis: MPs call for ‘major’ mental health plan
More support for SEND and mental health would reduce the ‘incredible pressure’ on schools, MPs tell ministers
Tuesday
Pepe Di’Iasio confirmed as ASCL general secretary
Mr Di’Iasio will become general secretary when Geoff Barton steps down in April 2024
Special schools: ‘We used to make magic happen’
Reducing resources to support children with complex additional needs is a concern for many teachers, support staff and parents, finds new Scottish government research
Do digital tools really impair learning?
Sweden plans to curb the use of digital devices in schools as technology ‘hinders’ learning. But the research isn’t that straightforward, argues Christian Bokhove
Ofqual boss Jo Saxton leaving for Ucas top role
During her time as chief regulator, Dr Saxton oversaw the return of pre-pandemic grading for GCSEs and A levels
Breaking: Jo Saxton to leave Ofqual
The chief regulator of Ofqual is leaving to head up Ucas
Why I envy the next generation of trust leaders
A long-standing trust CEO reflects on how the trust movement has evolved and the opportunities it has offered – and why the best years are yet to come
Wealthier pupils saw ‘steepest fall’ in mental health
Findings show more mental health support is needed for pupils ‘across the social spectrum’, says teaching union boss
