Thursday
School support staff unions agree £1,925 pay deal
But heads’ leaders warn the settlement is likely to ‘further exacerbate the funding pressures’ many schools are facing
Is punishing bullying ‘counterproductive’?
One behaviour expert says it is ‘tragic’ that a Scottish council is ruling out sanctions when it comes to bullying – but a parents’ organisation has applauded its approach
Weekly round-up: Teacher workload and Covid masks row
This week’s essential education news includes schools’ actions to cut workload and controversy over Gavin Williamson’s stance on masks in schools during Covid
Pension rise may be too much for many private schools
Independent Schools Council chief Julie Robinson outlines why many private schools face a financial storm that they may not be able to weather
Schools close as Storm Ciarán hits
Schools move to remote learning across southern regions as severe weather warnings remain in place across the region
Children’s commissioner: ‘Benchmark’ schools over absence
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for tougher measures to drive up attendance as research shows a link between persistent absence and GCSE outcomes
Wednesday
More support staff strikes announced in Scotland
Schools in four local authorities have been closed today as a result of strike action, and more walkouts are now scheduled for November
Sir Ian Bauckham to take over as Ofqual chief regulator
Sir Ian will take up the year-long interim position from 1 January 2024 as Dr Jo Saxton leaves for Ucas
Breaking: Sir Ian Bauckham to take over as Ofqual chief regulator
Sir Ian will replace Jo Saxton for 12 months from 1 January 2024
How to fix attendance: a research view of what works
With schools around the world grappling with the problem of persistent absence, attendance expert Carolyn Gentle-Genitty tells Tes how we can help pupils back into school
9 in 10 teachers say Ofsted is not ‘reliable’ or ‘valid’
Union leaders warn that the findings by Beyond Ofsted show the next chief inspector has a ‘mountain to climb’
