On this week’s Tes News podcast we discuss: 

• Revealed: schools’ ‘soul-destroying’ bids to fix broken buildings
  Hundreds of schools have repeatedly missed out on funding to repair rundown buildings, while others have enjoyed much more success. But why? Tes investigates.
   
• No schools managed to switch energy using government service in 2022
  Exclusive: The government’s School Switch platform closed in March - but no school successfully switched energy using it after December 2021.
   
• Why a learning walk is a must for all governors after the pandemic
  As school life returns to normal, governors - new and old - should embark on learning walks to reconnect with the schools they serve, and potentially have the chance to board a pirate ship as well, says Dr Elizabeth Malone.
   
• Why international school boards need shaking up
  International schools need to ensure that they have diverse governing boards to provide the best possible insight into their operations, says a panel of international leaders.