Tuesday
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...
3 ways our school prioritises teacher wellbeing
The pandemic is making it tough to be a teacher, but there are simple ways that schools can boost wellbeing, says teacher Katie Shearer
How to cut car use and create a walk-to-school culture
With traffic back to pre-pandemic levels, what can schools do to reduce car use outside their gates?
Monday
Zahawi wants all schools to be open for 6.5 hours a day
Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi faced MPs’ questions today. Here is everything you need to know
Could you start a green revolution at your school?
One person can make a world of difference for sustainability in a school, finds Steve Brace
3 big things teachers can learn about during COP26
COP26 should spark some of the most important CPD teachers will ever undertake, says school leader Robin Macpherson
Covid: Scale of regional learning loss is revealed
Wide disparities in regional learning loss could have been improved by faster access to technology, say heads
Ofqual to consult on using simpler language in exams
Measures such as placing more difficult questions towards the end of papers could be introduced to make assessments more accessible
Call for Ofsted inspections to focus on climate change
Plea to put climate change at the heart of the curriculum as the DfE is set to consult on new school sustainability strategy
