Tuesday
DfE sets out how schools can ‘safely’ use AI
New guidance for schools on using AI can help to cut teachers’ workload, says the government
Spending Review 2025: what schools can expect
A funding increase for schools is expected to be announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves this week – but experts question how much of a difference it will make
Monday
How useful are your ‘book looks’?
Work scrutinies, or ‘book looks’, are often not used well to support school improvement, suggests Mark Enser. So, how can leaders get this practice right?
The FSM and pupil premium funding row explained
A DfE announcement on extending free school meals has sparked a political war of words. Tes digs into the numbers behind the conflict
Tackling ethnic disparities could help 6,500 new teachers target
The NFER has suggested that discrimination may be a factor behind the ‘significant ethnic disparities’ in initial teacher training rejection rates
Friday
Ofsted considers national team to lead on SEND inspections
Ofsted and the CQC will also consider moving to a report-card system for SEND area checks when the current cycle of inspections ends
P4s could work out acceptable teacher pay offer, says EIS chief
EIS general secretary makes her comments to AGM delegates as she formally opens a ballot on industrial action over workload
How we saved £100,000 by streamlining stationery spend
The chief finance officer at STEP Academy Trust explains how centralising stationery and workbook procurement led to huge financial savings
EU scheme ‘could boost language teacher pipeline’
Plan comes as figures suggest language assistant hires have fallen for the first time in five years
Call for transparency over AI role in curriculum review
The DfE won’t confirm whether AI is being used to analyse 7,000 submissions to the curriculum and assessment review
Regional board highlights: March 2025
Your essential guide to the key regional advisory board decisions in March 2025 across the country
