General
Friday
7th Jan 2022
What is the definition of ‘wellbeing’?
To improve wellbeing in schools we must first ensure everyone is talking about the same thing, says Kirsten Colquhoun
Could your hand gestures help boost pupil outcomes?
The way you point or gesture in class can have more of an impact on students’ understanding than you might think, finds Simon Creasey
Why are we still so confused about Covid safety?
Nearly two years into the pandemic, we are yet to get clarity from government about ways to keep Covid at bay in schools, writes Geoff Barton
DfE launches £1.5m free school support contract tender
New Schools Network – which has received a decade’s worth of funding to support free schools – is to bid again
How rudeness impacts on learning
As research reveals how rudeness can affect the culture of an organisation, behaviour expert Jarlath O’Brien reflects on what this means for schools
In a world of untruths, teachers stay true
Amid the noise and propaganda, school staff have managed to keep the majority happy by sticking to the values of the profession
Zahawi accused of ‘failing’ schools over classroom air safety
The DfE’s promise of 8,000 air purifiers ‘barely scratches the surface’ of schools’ need to improve ventilation to battle Covid, warn unions
Schools ‘teetering on the edge’ over Covid absence
More than a third of heads have over 10 per cent of staff off work this week, an NAHT survey shows
Thursday
6th Jan 2022
The Tes quiz: a new year extravaganza
Do you know your mocktails from your masked singers? Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz...
Long Covid rising fastest in teaching and education staff
Education staff now have the second highest incidence of long Covid, above healthcare workers, new data shows
Omicron: Subject leader ‘anger’ at idea of ‘suspending’ music
Exclusive: Pausing music teaching could harm Covid recovery, schools minister warned
Self-isolation change in Scotland sparks mixed response
Headteachers say clarity is now needed over the exams – with one prominent school leader arguing it’s time for Plan B