General
Friday
14th Jan 2022
Why the call for former teachers and NTP has fallen flat
Geoff Barton casts a quizzical eye over a week that revealed the stark reality of how some much hyped-up government initiatives have failed to deliver 鈥� and why schools have pressed on regardless
The 糖心Vlog quiz: stages, shapes and Spidey
Pit your wits against 糖心Vlog鈥� weekly general knowledge quiz...
Thursday
13th Jan 2022
A 鈥榩iecemeal approach to education recovery鈥� helps no one
The CEO of a multi-academy trust says the government鈥檚 School Recovery Strategies reveal the major flaw in the heart of educational recovery plans 鈥� and one that needs fixing, fast
Warning of school funding cuts this year
Politicians in Scotland claim that schools are facing a 鈥櫬�100 million cut to core budgets鈥� 鈥� so where will the axe fall?
Friday
7th Jan 2022
What is the definition of 鈥榳ellbeing鈥�?
To improve wellbeing in schools we must first ensure everyone is talking about the same thing, says Kirsten Colquhoun
Why are we still so confused about Covid safety?
Nearly two years into the pandemic, we are yet to get clarity from government about ways to keep Covid at bay in schools, writes Geoff Barton
In a world of untruths, teachers stay true
Amid the noise and propaganda, school staff have managed to keep the majority happy by sticking to the values of the profession
Wednesday
5th Jan 2022
Teachers should know how deeply appreciated they are
School staff have had to draw on huge reserves of stamina and determination during Covid, says Henry Hepburn
Why medium-term planning must return in 2022
After almost two years of uncertainty, policymakers must start to think about the future again to ensure systems and structures are fit for purpose, explains Steve Rollett from the Confederation of Schools Trusts