General
Wednesday
20th Oct 2021
‘No evidence’ of post-Covid primary headteacher exodus
Primary heads’ commitment to managing ‘unprecedented’ Covid situation is a ‘tribute’ to their resilience, expert says
Tackling behaviour would speed up catch up, MPs told
New social mobility chief Katharine Birbalsingh also says improving digital access may not improve education for disadvantaged children
Use of facial recognition in schools: what we know
A Scottish council has come under fire for introducing facial recognition technology so pupils can pay for school meals
Six tips to support students with ADHD
ADHD is still associated with unhelpful stereotypes – simple understanding can make all the difference, says Sonia Ali
What I’ve learned about social mobility and schools
As his three years on the Social Mobility Commission come to an end, Sammy Wright reflects on the challenge in schools
How our school will bring COP26 to students worldwide
COP26 is being embraced by many schools in Scotland, who will use the crucial climate conference to inspire an array of projects
Teachers’ leader slams Ofsted for ‘reign of terror’
Amanda Spielman has been accused of believing ‘teachers should be like robots’ by Dame Alison Peacock
New teachers’ chances of permanent job ‘plummeting’
Many post-probation teachers fail to secure a permanent job, according to new figures that have prompted call for action
Tuesday
19th Oct 2021
Students will be able to get Covid jabs outside school
But children will have to book jabs in advance, meaning they won’t be allowed to attend walk-in centres, NHS says
Covid: Where is pupil and teacher absence heading?
Absence rates due to Covid are rising but at a slower rate – and five other findings on school attendance
Supply cover warning as teacher Covid rate doubles
Covid cases continue to rise among heads, teachers, support staff and pupils, amid warnings of staffing shortages
How to make it to Christmas without burning out
To avoid teacher burnout, break up with your inner perfectionist, learn to say ‘no’ and mark less, says Ryan Wilson