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27 October 2021
27 October 2021
27 October 2021
SEND: Government to pledge 30,000 new school places
Chancellor expected to announce £2.6bn special needs boost but says government has 'maxed out' on Covid catch-up funds
25 Oct 2021
How to celebrate cultural events without causing upset
When organising events for your school calendar, you need to consider how the wider community might react, says Rob Ford
27 Oct 2021
Study calls for more tutoring to close attainment gap
Children living in poverty need support now more than ever as Covid has widened inequalities, finds report
27 Oct 2021
More than half of 12-15s in Scotland get first jab
First minister Nicola Sturgeon reveals the latest figures in her first Covid update since Parliament's October break
26 Oct 2021
Podcasts
Covid catch-up and cancel culture
Tes – The education podcastNew SQA guidance on producing teacher estimates
Last year rules on evidence that could be used to support teacher grades was blamed for over-assessment of students
26 Oct 2021
What leaders can learn from Dungeons and Dragons
Mark Enser is a dungeon master and head of department - and the roles share more parallels than you might think, he says
26 Oct 2021
4 outdated teaching trends we need to ditch
Just because we've been doing something for years, it doesn't mean it's still relevant today, writes Bhamika Bhudia
26 Oct 2021
We will be 'forced to close schools', warn unions
Strike action affecting schools is planned for one week in November, during the COP26 climate summit
26 Oct 2021
'Grave concerns' over funds to lift teacher pay freeze
Chancellor set to lift public sector pay freeze - but schools must not be left to 'foot the bill', says heads' union leader
26 Oct 2021
5 ways to make school action plans that actually work
Here's how to ensure that plans to improve your school don't gather dust and instead instigate real, meaningful change
26 Oct 2021
‘Darker’ events in Scottish history ignored by schools
Almost two-thirds of Scottish secondaries surveyed did not teach about the British Empire during compulsory schooling
25 Oct 2021
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Why our memory-based exams system is redundant in 2021
Moving away from the outmoded exam system would help schools genuinely prepare students for the future, says Claire Cowie
25 Oct 2021
Research: Why academics must work with schools
When edu-research includes the expertise of teachers and students, it's instantly more relevant and meaningful, writes this team
25 Oct 2021
School gate ban for 'idiot' anti-vaxxers 'an option'
School leaders' union welcomes call for exclusion zones outside schools to prevent anti-vaxxers harassing staff and pupils
25 Oct 2021
Why arts subjects were hit so hard in the pandemic
Recent data from the ONS revealed surprising insights into how badly hit arts subjects were by the pandemic - and how hard the return to school has been too, as James O'Malley investigates
25 Oct 2021
5 ways to increase participation in quiet classrooms
Many classes seem quieter than normal since the Covid pandemic began, but Jamie Thom has tips on how to help pupils open up
24 Oct 2021
Climate change education should be 'fully embedded'
Ministers should introduce a comprehensive plan to 'decarbonise the entire school estate by 2030', say unions
23 Oct 2021
From our partners
Why Years 3 and 4 are the most important time for maths
As research shows a 'tipping point' for maths happens in Year 3 and 4, one expert shares what teachers can do to balance the scales
22 Oct 2021
Educational apps: how to make sure they're worth it
Before introducing an app into your classroom, you should make sure it passes these three tests, writes Grace Pocock
22 Oct 2021
3 simple ways the DfE could improve things for schools
Ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review, Geoff Barton outlines some non-budget-related ways in which the government could actually help schools after another tough term
22 Oct 2021
GCSEs 2022 'worry' as Year 11s worst hit by Covid
Exclusive: Ofqual urged to revise exam plan as new data shows Year 11s have had highest absence rates so far this term
22 Oct 2021
Roundup: Ofsted, Covid and teacher burnout
Catch up with the latest education news and views here
22 Oct 2021
Are these the 9 most popular apps in primary schools?
A primary teacher has shared his findings after looking into which apps are used most in classrooms
22 Oct 2021
How to use surveys to focus staff development plans
Staff surveys can be great for uncovering what teachers really want - but you need to ensure they ask the right questions and the insights are properly understood. Here's how you can do just that
22 Oct 2021
Schools told to report on catch-up tutoring efforts
Exclusive: Heads say the 'clunky' demand is 'micromanagement' from an 'out-of-touch' government
22 Oct 2021
Nearly 500K new laptops to poorer pupils as Covid rises
Additional devices will help keep pupils out of school 'connected to their classmates and teachers', DfE says
22 Oct 2021
Scotland spends more on schools than other UK nations
Spending is over £800 higher per pupil in Scotland than rest of UK – but pandemic recovery funding is lower than in comparable countries
22 Oct 2021
