Thursday
WATCH: Teachers and pupils speak out at COP26
We are facing a climate emergency but how is that being addressed in school – and what support do teachers need?
Malala and COP26: climate crisis harms girls’ education
Better education of girls is essential in the response to the climate crisis, say young activists
Pupil power and legal issues: 4 key areas to understand
A leading education lawyer offers a rundown of key legal issues schools need to ensure they are familiar with as pupils become more savvy with their rights
Covid: Infection among pupils leads to record high rate
Researchers says Covid rates in England are at the highest level recorded – with infection among pupils driving increase
Wednesday
Zahawi sets out priorities: 7 things you need to know
Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi grilled by MPs on school closures, SEND, funding and longer days
Why we must show children tough love after Covid
Children must be allowed to fail and take risks if they are to build up resilience, says headteacher Rod Grant
Zahawi pushes back against calls to extend school day
Education secretary says Covid-19 catch-up spending targeted at disadvantaged rather than extending the school day
Five shortcuts for creating video lessons
Schools may be open as normal, but video lessons aren’t going anywhere. Here, one expert shares his advice on how to produce a brilliant one
COP26: Teachers a ‘trusted source’ on climate change
But the curriculum does not give teachers enough opportunity to discuss climate issues with young people, COP26 delegates hear
Tuesday
Covid: ‘Triple lock’ proposed to stop school closures
Plan by education committee chair to avoid ‘school shutdown disasters’ backed by current and former children’s commissioners
Teacher and pupil absence ‘wreaking havoc’, say leaders
Department for Education data shows 248,000 pupils off school due to Covid-19, up from 209,000 the week before
Do longer school days work? Lessons from history
Nadhim Zahawi’s call for longer school days to boost learning sounds like a logical premise – but does it really work? Examples from history suggest it’s not as simple as it sounds...
