Wednesday
How tech is creating unnecessary workload for teachers
Technology has led to an overload of electronic paperwork, including lengthy pupil reports, says Michael Tidd
Schools could be ‘investigated’ over daily worship duty
Schools minister says all schools are required to ensure a collective act of worship takes place every day
Scottish election 2021: Greens’ manifesto for education
Ahead of the election, the Greens pledge to reform national education bodies such as the SQA and give teachers autonomy
Music tuition will be free to all pupils, SNP promises
Music tuition manifesto promise made amid concerns about the postcode lottery and the impact of Covid
Tuesday
Academies latest: 13 key points teachers need to know
From Ofsted and Covid to ‘tightened’ academy regulation, here are the highlights from today’s education committee meeting
Cressida Cowell: We must save the ‘magic’ of libraries
Children’s laureate Cressida Cowell tells Tes about her campaign to secure extra funding for primary school libraries
How will history judge Gavin Williamson?
If you look at how the education secretary portrays his tenure, you might think it a success, says Yvonne Williams
Exclusive: Parents’ view of home-schooling revealed
Poll shows positive picture for most parents – but poorer families and those with more children more likely to struggle
Academy conversion backlog of failed schools cut by 62%
Regional schools commissioner ‘really hopeful’ sponsor has been found for school waiting 10 years to become an academy
Private school scholarships ‘do little’ for inclusion
Most private school scholarships still require a ‘very substantial’ financial contribution from families, says report
Laptops target still unmet a month after pupils’ return
The DfE is still more than 4,000 devices short on delivering its target of free laptops for disadvantaged pupils
SNP to promise more help with cost of school day
Party will promise help with practical subject costs, school trips and school uniform
