General
Friday
8th Apr 2022
Ofsted: Fears over the end of Covid tests for inspectors
Union issues warning about the end of the requirement for inspectors to routinely take Covid tests before visiting schools
Football star’s TV plea for a more diverse curriculum
Birmingham City captain Troy Deeney started a campaign in February to make the teaching of the history and experiences of black, Asian and ethnic minority communities mandatory in schools
SEND Green Paper: Digital EHCP proposal divides opinion
Proposals in the SEND Green Paper to standardise and digitise Education and Health Care Plans have met with a mixed reaction from teachers, unions, privacy campaigners and SEND organisations, as Dan Worth discovers
Finding a way to help others help schools
The launch of Tes’ Education Insights Report will help organisations supporting schools to empower staff with the resources they need to deliver the very best education, writes Jon Severs
The Tes quiz: Shakespeare, snowscapes and St George
Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz...
Thursday
7th Apr 2022
Teachers warned over ‘snake oil’ school improvement products
Teachers need ‘research literacy’ to assess whether products and innovations are right for their school, experts say
Autism: 5 adjustments needed in your classroom
As research shows that neurodivergent students are more likely to experience regular pain, expert Jane Green explains what additional support needs to be put in place
Cyber attack warning to schools over Russian invasion
The DfE warns that schools should reconsider their cyber security if using Russian-based antivirus software or IT applications
Exclusive: Private schools could be forced to raise fees
Private schools are being hit by a range of financial pressures, on top of extra Covid costs, including rising energy and catering bills
Latin teachers could use Taylor Swift lyrics to ‘engage’ students
In a new book, a Cambridge specialist has argued that teachers of the classical language need to rethink their techniques
Wednesday
6th Apr 2022
Revealed: how school funding squeeze is hitting classroom resources
Exclusive: Concern as data shows school budgets for teaching aids and equipment are stuck below 2015-16 levels
What is the impact of Scottish teacher pay deal on salaries?
Headteachers at the top of the salary scale will now earn almost £100,000 – but deal is ‘a slap in the face’, according to secondary leaders’ body