On this week’s Tes News podcast, we will discuss:

New investment areas ‘miss underperforming schools’
Callum Mason talks us through an exclusive into why levelling-up support from the government may not be focused in the right areas.

Schools forced to cut teacher numbers owing to energy price rises
Headteachers’ data shows that many are planning to reduce staff numbers because of an increase in their energy costs over the next year.

The pandemic changed ITT, but is it for the better?
Dan Worth discusses a recent Tes long read looking at how the teacher training sector adapted in the pandemic and the new innovations that may be here to stay.

I helped design pupil-premium funding, but it needs an urgent update
We discuss a piece from Sam Freedman on why pupil premium funding needs an update in light of the new financial pressures schools are facing.

Exams 2022: What happens if pupils miss exams with Covid-19?
What happens if a pupil is struck down with Covid during exam season, and misses a key test? Grainne Hallahan explains all.

Why crisis management should be part of your school CPD
Why leaders must make sure they give staff training before major events unfold.