Thursday
Warning over potential Covid surge in schools next year
Expert says it is clear that pupils and school holidays play ‘a key role in the waves of infection’
Staff absences: Why cover teachers are in short supply
As staff absence rates rise, schools are finding the usual pool of supply teachers is far lower than usual – so what’s going on? James O’Malley spoke to those on the frontline to find out
Wednesday
Former catch-up tsar questions Ofsted inspection timing
Sir Kevan Collins raises concerns about impact of Ofsted inspections as government seeks to accelerate school watchdog visits
Councils can order masks in schools across local areas
Local public health directors can now recommend mask wearing in schools across their area without central government approval
Schools project prepares pupils for data-driven future
The £9.5m project will see schools receive air-quality monitors and weather stations, in an attempt to improve data literacy
Violent behaviour rising in early primary, says union
Union says violent incidents rising ‘most notably among P1 and P2 children’ after their experiences of the pandemic
Why you should use voice notes for feedback
Audio feedback has huge pastoral potential for students, especially for those with dyslexia – here’s how to introduce it in your classroom
DfE: Most maintained schools not planning to academise
Vast majority of maintained schools surveyed by DfE fear losing autonomy if they become academies
Heads raise funding concern over tackling bullying
ASCL says ‘failure to sufficiently fund the education system over the past decade has made it harder’ for schools to deal with the issue
Covid ‘surge’ in teaching applications over, heads warn
The NAHT also predict an ‘exodus’ of leaders from the profession after the pandemic
Tuesday
Heads condemn DfE move to accelerate Ofsted inspections
School leaders say funding increase for Ofsted inspections is ‘tone-deaf’
3 ways to tackle the scourge of cyberbullying
New data released during Anti-Bullying Week shows the extent to which teachers feel ill-equipped to deal with cyberbullying issues – but also offers insights for leaders on how to tackle this issue
