Tuesday
Paul Black: how his work improved learning worldwide
Following the death of education researcher Paul Black, his colleague and co-author Dylan Wiliam reflects on the legacy of his work on assessment and classroom practice
SATs twice as likely to be in deficit as academies within MATs
Nearly two-fifths of single-academy trusts had an in-year deficit in 2024-25, according to Tes analysis highlighting the financial challenges of standalone academies
How one school group cut emissions by 10% - thanks to pupil power
With rising energy prices a pressing concern for schools, international group ISP’s environmental chief talks to Tes about the initiatives that are helping to cut energy usage in its schools around the world
Monday
Healthier school menus: all you need to know
Government proposals would lead to new rules on school breakfasts, lunches and drinks in order to tackle poor diets among children
Funding fears over new school food standards
Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus in England as part of government plans – but experts warn about the increased cost of providing healthier options
Co-op Academies Trust set to expand northwards
Trust says it is in ‘advanced discussions’ with the DfE about absorbing six schools from a MAT in Cumbria, which would make it one of the top 25 biggest trusts
Thursday
NEU’s handling of sexual harassment and bullying ‘inadequate’
Review warns of the risk of an ‘unhealthy culture’ at the teaching union but finds no evidence of systemic sexual harassment, bullying or discrimination
Why Ofsted’s ‘needs attention’ grade points to progress not failure
The sector needs to change how it views Ofsted grades under the new system, rather than falling into the old trap of success or failure, argues MAT leader Cathie Paine
The power of schools to drive innovation by working together
Senior staff at one multi-academy trust explain how schools are already meeting the White Paper’s aims for improvement through its Rethinking School project
