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In this week’s Tes: bullying and curriculum battles
In the magazine this week: why it’s time to reassess your anti-bullying strategies, and the fight for control of the curriculum
The news issue of Tes is out now, and this week we’re bringing you in-depth looks at the latest research about anti-bullying strategies, engaging with parents, and the difference between ‘learning’ and ‘doing’. There are also comprehensive looks at the battle for the curriculum in schools, and why the boom in FE SEND providers could actually be a bad thing for the sector and for students. Here’s a sneak preview of what you can expect from this week’s magazine…
Intimidation game
Schools could be taking the wrong approach to bullying and may, in fact, be making situations worse, according to the latest research.
Curriculum conflict
Ofsted is planning to put curriculum at the heart of inspections - but is it really the watchdog’s job to tell schools what they should teach?
The parent trap
Schools seeking to improve parental engagement need to make sure that any interventions are backed up by research, warns Stephen Scott.
A matter of agency
If there is a crisis in teaching, it isn’t really about workload - it is about teachers feeling controlled and mistrusted, says Tim O’Brien.
Spoilt for choice
The rapid growth of specialist post-16 providers is leading to a fragmented system for teachers and students.