Friday
‘Chaotic SEND reform leaks have caused anxiety and entrenchment’
The government’s narrative on SEND reform is also hugely problematic, argues Warren Carratt, leader of a special-school MAT
Full maternity pay to double for teachers and school leaders
Teachers’ maternity pay offer will rise to eight weeks, in line with NHS staff – but it will still be significantly below that of some public sector workers
What impact have the subject bursary cuts had?
The government’s withdrawal of key financial incentives for teacher training has fuelled fears of a ‘hierarchy’ of subjects – with some already recording a drop in applications
School trips give pupils ‘strongest sense of belonging’
Students feel most connected to school when they take part in activities outside the classroom, such as sports days and school trips, suggests University of Oxford research
AI attendance targets yet to reach many schools
Findings are further proof that the government rollout of AI-generated attendance targets for individual schools has been ‘botched’, says leaders’ union
Thursday
DfE promises ‘crackdown’ on spiralling private special school fees
National standards and price bands to be introduced for independent special schools as part of government SEND reforms
SEND crisis ‘harder to fix’ with schools outside strong MATs
Government inclusion adviser Tom Rees speaks to Tes ahead of the publication of the schools White Paper and SEND reform plans
What now for Gaelic education in Scotland’s schools?
The Scottish Languages Act has been hailed as a seminal moment for Gaelic, with schools expected to play a pivotal role in securing its future
Teaching school hubs: 5 tips for strong school engagement
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Teaching School Hub outlines how it has driven strong engagement with schools in its area
