General
Friday
4th Oct 2024
Labour can’t keep avoiding the big issues in education
Sam Freedman explains why Labour’s early moves on education have ignored the biggest problems – but says it won’t be long until it has to accelerate bold decisions
The AI challenge for teacher training - and what it’s doing about it
With generative AI on the rise, Dan Worth asks teacher trainers how they are approaching this new technological frontier – and finds that some are already teaching their trainees how to use it
Wednesday
2nd Oct 2024
What should we call the people that teachers teach?
‘Learners’ has become an increasingly go-to option in schools – but after consultation with some of those very learners, the term is viewed as problematic
Teacher unions: which one is right for you?
There are numerous unions for teachers and leaders at every level. Here we offer a handy overview of what each offers, the cost and their work
3 ways to champion healthy use of AI in schools
Schools have no choice but to become as AI literate as possible, but this doesn’t mean losing independent thought, says the University of Stirling’s Josh Thorpe
Teachers want to influence education policy - so why ignore them?
Many teachers are leaving because they feel their voices aren’t being heard – the new government needs to start listening, says Yvonne Williams
How socks became part of the school uniform couture war
Over the past 15 years, the humble sock has become part of schools’ quest for uniform control – but what’s behind this and what has the impact been?
Friday
27th Sep 2024
So far the government’s education policy is too cautious
Labour’s announcements on free breakfast clubs, new nurseries and an overhaul of apprenticeships are welcome. But bolder change is needed, says ASCL’s general secretary
Revealed: where in Scotland do all pupils receive mobile devices?
After the Scottish government pulled back on a promise to give every pupil a device, ÌÇÐÄVlog Scotland can reveal the patchy landscape of one-to-one schemes left behind