General
Thursday
10th Nov 2022
The ÌÇÐÄVlog quiz: Greek gods and hair-metal heroes
Pit your wits against ÌÇÐÄVlog’ weekly general knowledge quiz...
Are Scottish schools on the brink of unthinkable cuts?
Local education budgets in Scotland will be set in early 2023, and the early signs are that some drastic cuts are being considered
Wednesday
9th Nov 2022
Scottish education consultations: what they are and where to find them
Confused by the plethora of consultations on Scottish education? We’ve rounded up the deadlines and key details for each of them
Why Labour and the Lib Dems should form an education alliance
In order to make clear how important education reform is, CEO of the Centre for Education and Youth sets out a compelling idea for why the two parties in opposition should unite on this key political battleground
How the great outdoors has helped bridge sectarian divides
An award inspired by the life of a schoolboy murdered in a sectarian attack in 1995 takes students on life-changing expeditions, explains teacher Mark Hunter
Monday
7th Nov 2022
No time, no money: Tough times for new DfE team
Now the dust has settled on the latest reshuffle, Sam Freedman breaks down the not-inconsiderable challenges facing the new ministerial team in Whitehall
Teacher pay rises: Everything you need to know
Teacher pay is hitting the headlines right now – but what do all the changes mean for your pay packet? We answer your questions here
Friday
28th Oct 2022
Labour’s Skills Report: The good, the bad and the confusing
A review by Lord Blunkett has outlined a raft of education ideas for Labour to consider for their next manifesto. Loic Menzies picks through the report to assess what makes the grade – and what should be cut
Need to know: Gillian Keegan, Gibb’s return and falling birth rates
Your roundup of ÌÇÐÄVlog’ must-read news and features articles from this week includes reaction to the appointment of a new education secretary; the return of Nick Gibb to the DfE; and why the falling birth rate is a looming crisis for schools