Tuesday
Ofsted chief’s warning over ‘scandal’ of children missing education
Sir Martyn Oliver hopes the watchdog’s new inspection framework will result in a ‘system-wide behaviour shift on inclusion’
Most schools taking steps to be LGBT+ inclusive, poll finds
However, a union leader warned that there is still more to do to ensure all schools are promoting an inclusive environment
Monday
How to establish a strong trust-wide subject network
Trust-wide subject networks can be a powerful source of learning and support for staff, but only if common pitfalls are avoided, writes Tracy Goodyear
NEU to hold indicative ballot over potential strike
The teaching union warns it will take ‘whatever action necessary’ in face of school funding pressures
Friday
Training alone will not solve SEND crisis, ITT providers warn
Teacher trainers say they do not have enough time to cover the breadth of special educational needs and disabilities in initial teacher training
Assistive tech use grows - but many teachers remain untrained
Schools are also restricting pupils’ use of artificial intelligence for homework and live lessons, research finds
5 questions for school leaders on the Budget’s implications for SEND
The Budget was light on detail on plans for SEND, but presented critical questions for school leaders. Trust leader and SEND expert Warren Carratt provides some answers
5 tactics for impressing in interview lessons
Interview lessons can make or break a new job opportunity so prepare thoroughly with these top tips
The international school giving new staff 12 weeks of onboarding
Most international schools go out of their way to help new staff settle in – but one school in South Korea runs support sessions through their entire first term, as Emma Seith discovers
RE’s path to national curriculum hits ‘really big’ staffing hurdles
‘Postcode lottery’ of provision must also be addressed if curriculum review’s aim for RE to become part of national curriculum is to be realised, says subject body
Parent allegations against teachers rise by a third
Research showing an increase in allegations highlights a ‘fraying of relationships’ between families and schools, warns parents’ charity
Warning over ‘unchecked’ safeguarding audits
Trust leaders tell Tes that the process of submitting safeguarding audits to councils is ‘like marking your own homework’, and putting unnecessary pressure on school staff
