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Wednesday
19th Jul 2023
The moment that changed my teaching this year
As we head into the summer holidays, Paul Bacon speaks to teachers and school leaders about how they have adapted their practice for the better in the past academic year
General election: ‘Burning need’ to prioritise schools
Competing demands for funds mean there is a ‘genuine risk’ that education will lose out in the next general election, says think tank
Tuesday
18th Jul 2023
Revealed: the cost of reshuffles and other key points from DfE accounts
The Department for Education has published its annual accounts for 2022-23. Here is everything you need to know
Pepe Di’Iasio nominated for ASCL general secretary
Outgoing general secretary Geoff Barton says ‘time is right for a new leader with a fresh approach’
How tech can help close the gap for ASN pupils
Technology breaks down barriers to learning for pupils with additional support needs – but we need to improve access to devices, argues University of Edinburgh expert Paul Nisbet
Revealed: Ofsted’s favourite deep dive subjects
English, maths and history feature heavily in Ofsted deep dives, but music and technology receive relatively little scrutiny
How to embed a culture of ‘mattering’ in your school
The concept of ‘mattering’ isn’t talked about enough in schools, say two educators, who offer advice on creating a culture in which every child can see that they matter
Do Labour’s education policies meet heads’ needs?
Headteachers’ Roundtable chair Caroline Derbyshire examines how Labour’s education proposals stack up against the group’s own policy wish list
Monday
17th Jul 2023
‘Very risky’ to reject pay deal, NEU boss warns members
NEU teaching union members have been urged to accept the government’s deal, which the DfE has confirmed will be partly funded by tutoring underspends
6 things education ministers were grilled on today
Ministers faced questions in Parliament today over teacher pay, standards in primary schools, gender identity and registers for children who are not in school
Essential principles for behaviour policies in Scottish schools
Good behaviour in school must be everyone’s responsibility, says Dr Joan Mowat, course leader for Into Headship at the University of Strathclyde
‘Overwhelming demand’ from school staff seeking financial help
Education Support charity warns there is soaring demand from teachers, support staff and heads applying for financial grants to be able to pay their bills
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