General
Friday
19th Nov 2021
Why the increase in inspections is damaging for Ofsted
Schools are still hugely impacted by Covid – so why is Ofsted so keen to ramp up inspections, asks Geoff Barton
Bullying: we need to listen to pupils’ school experience
We hear a lot about adults’ past experiences of education, but finding out how happy current pupils are – and about their experiences of bullying – is key to improving school culture
Schools alone can’t protect teacher mental health
A change in the public perception of teachers is needed so that they stop putting so much pressure on themselves, says Henry Hepburn
School choice should mirror variety of educational life
The fact that narrow Ofsted judgements have become the sole focus of parents choosing a school shows how difference is being crushed in the education system, writes Jon Severs
Tuesday
16th Nov 2021
3 ways to tackle the scourge of cyberbullying
New data released during Anti-Bullying Week shows the extent to which teachers feel ill-equipped to deal with cyberbullying issues – but also offers insights for leaders on how to tackle this issue
COP26: What DfE’s green plans could mean for schools
The Department for Education’s new draft strategy on sustainability was published last week during COP26 – so what might it mean for the education sector in the years ahead?
Friday
12th Nov 2021
TikTok: it’s time for protection from online danger
The latest TikTok trend proves the need for the Online Safety Bill. It’s no longer an intellectual debate, says Geoff Barton
How schools can fuel a passion to tackle climate change
The youth climate change march in Glasgow showed young people’s passion for tackling this global emergency – and schools need to work out how to nurture that spirit, writes Henry Hepburn
Somerville’s slow progress on improving school air
An update from the Scottish education secretary shows that the drive to improve ventilation in Scotland’s classrooms is veering off-track