General
Monday
8th Nov 2021
SQA strike action could disrupt exams, warns union
The union Unite says SQA staff have been left in limbo – with no job security – following the government’s decision to replace the agency
What pupil premium template examples mean for schools
Almost 60 days after the new pupil premium templates were released examples of how the documents should be filled in have arrived – which should make schools’ lives a lot easier, even if they are a tad late
Ofsted: Halving ‘outstanding’ schools is ‘realistic’
Ofsted boss compares school ratings to Michelin stars to explain why number of top-rated schools could drop to one in 10
Curriculum maps: Why you need one and how to make it
Curriculum maps do take time and effort to produce – but the impact is worth it, writes James Bullous
Friday
5th Nov 2021
WATCH: Greta Thunberg addresses pupils at COP26 rally
Climate activist condemns world leaders’ inaction after thousands of young people march through Glasgow
WATCH: Pupils march for climate action at COP26
Thousands set off from Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park to demand more action on climate change from world leaders
COP26: School boards urged to reduce carbon footprint
The Greener Governance campaign has been launched to coincide with COP26
Round-up: The school day, COP26 and Covid
Tes presents a round-up of the biggest education news stories and features from the past week
How to support pupils with chronic illnesses
Hundreds of thousands of young people have chronic illnesses – but do you know what adjustments they’d need in your classroom?
Heads call for halt to Ofsted inspections on request
It’s not fair for Ofsted to judge schools when they’re in ‘crisis mode’ because of the pandemic, says headteachers’ leader
Why longer school days are a victim of lack of ambition
Longer school days could tackle the attainment gap – but government won’t put its money where its mouth is, says Geoff Barton
COP26: Zahawi: ‘Don’t miss school for climate marches’
Education secretary’s plea comes as youth activists take to streets of Glasgow for COP26