Wednesday
New school estates strategy: all you need to know
Today the government unveiled an ambitious 10-year plan to improve crumbling school buildings and future-proof them for the decades to come. Tes breaks down the details
Uneven Ofsted inspection outcomes show change is needed
An overview of the first inspections suggests a disparity is emerging between secondary and primary schools that needs addressing, says ASCL’s Andy Jordan
Ofsted ‘needs to urgently review’ inspections over grade disparity
Headteachers’ union experts raise concern about difference between primary and secondary ratings and watchdog’s approach to grading achievement
Why are schools getting more complaints than ever?
Headteachers are reporting a surge in complaints from parents. Ellen Peirson-Hagger explores the reasons for this and asks experts how the process could be made more manageable for overstretched school staff
Why we’ve made the difficult decision to end teacher grants
The CEO of charity Education Support says a drop in donations has forced it to focus its efforts on mental health and wellbeing support for the sector
RAAC crisis in schools demands permanent fixes, MPs warn
Significant risks remain across ageing school buildings – and that affects pupils’ learning and wellbeing, warns education committee
Tuesday
Schools spend 100 hours a week managing phones
Policing students’ use of phones is a ‘big strain’ on staff, whether the school has a strict policy on devices or not, new research shows
DfE under pressure over its 6,500 new teachers pledge
The chair of education committee demands details on Labour’s progress towards achieving its manifesto pledge to recruit thousands more teachers
How to write the perfect teacher cover letter
When you’re applying for a teaching job, your cover letter is an opportunity to speak directly to the school. Here, one headteacher shares advice on how to make yours shine
How critical thinking disappeared from the classroom
A series of well-intentioned reforms has led to a system that prioritises exam results over deep thinking, says Alice Whitby – but it’s not too late to reverse this
Ofsted: Heads question fairness of combining attendance and behaviour
Tes analysis shows most schools graded as ‘needs attention’ were only criticised over attendance and not behaviour
