Tuesday
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
Masks to remain in secondary classes for ‘time being’
It had been mooted masks would only be required in ‘communal areas’ – but government takes a ‘cautious approach’
Could rising wages in the wider economy hit schools?
Salary rises in other jobs sectors could make it more difficult for schools to hire and retain staff, finds Dan Worth
Monday
Exclusive: 3 in 4 heads see staff in tears this term
‘Kind words and deeds’ from school leaders are vital as the pandemic leaves many staff at ‘lowest point’, says heads’ leader
Some schools not inspected for more than 15 years
New document reveals date of last inspection for thousands of schools in Scotland, including six as far back as 2004
Is your classroom a ‘wicked’ learning environment?
We all want to learn from our practice, but you can’t always trust your conclusions about what works, says Dylan Wiliam
Why online parents’ evenings could stay after Covid
Initial reservations about virtual parents’ evenings have receded over the course of the pandemic, says Gordon Cairns
Mass Covid testing of school students ‘causing chaos’
Top children’s medic says ‘unnecessary’ mass lateral flow testing of secondary school students should stop
Why the ‘tutoring revolution’ risks falling flat
The ‘tutoring revolution’ heralded by government is in danger of being a short-term sticking plaster, says Nick Brook
Saturday
Exclusive: Most Covid catch-up ‘won’t start until 2022’
Late allocations and training means most schools won’t be able to start Covid recovery scheme until after Christmas
COP26: How can pupils and teachers get involved?
COP26 events will allow pupils to meet world leaders and climate activists, and encourage children to share their own ideas
