Tuesday
Infant free school meal rate to rise by 7p
DfE says the funding increase – below half the rate of inflation - is in recognition of the growing cost-of-living crisis
‘National discussion’ on future of Scottish education announced
Education secretary promises ‘most inclusive-ever discussion on education’, but opponents condemn slow progress
‘Campus cops’ controversy flares up once again, 20 years on
Police officers have been based in some Scottish schools for years, but concerns have been raised over how the role is funded
How this bag might smooth the move up to secondary school
Glasgow secondary school heaped with praise after sharing picture of free stationery to be given to every first-year student
Ofsted: More alternative provision ‘scrutiny’ in SEND inspections
Ofsted has launched a consultation on its planned new approach to area SEND inspections, which it hopes to implement from next year
The role of ‘appropriate adult’: what schools need to know
The latest safeguarding guidance reminds schools of the importance of an ‘appropriate adult’ during police investigations involving pupils – this is how the role works
Lack of teacher training ‘hitting autistic pupils’ education’
Exclusive: Support for autistic pupils hindered by training, resources and referral waits, finds Tes survey
New push to tackle mental health stigma in school
‘The most important thing is to listen’, says teacher involved in new programme to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination
Monday
Scottish teacher pay campaign: ‘no bystanders, no wallflowers’
Incoming EIS general secretary to go ‘full pelt’ from the start on pay, workload and resourcing of additional support needs
Ex-RSC to leave Lord Nash’s academy chain
Former regional schools commissioner Paul Smith is leaving Future Academies to join the White Horse Federation, it has been announced
Heads ‘deeply disappointed’ at lack of free school meal extension
Government rejects plan to make more pupils eligible for free school lunches
