Thursday
DfE literacy blog ‘a national embarrassment’
A government blog championing its focus on improving literacy in schools has been branded ‘incomprehensible’ by teachers
DfE guidance to ‘safeguard political neutrality’ in schools
The new guidance, which will be published in full today, is the first of its kind on how schools should approach the teaching of sensitive issues
Tuesday
DfE to shake up system for overseeing schools
A new department review warns of ‘internal friction’ and ‘lack of clarity’ in how the government manages schools
Could virtual reality field trips be the future of geography?
Some geography teachers are excited by the idea of using VR, while others fear school leaders could use it to replace real-life fieldwork
Walker: Pupils with dyslexia don’t need a different approach to reading
Exclusive: Schools Minister sets out ambition for country’s schools to become ‘world leaders in literacy’
Thursday
Zahawi ‘ready to ask for more’ catch-up cash
The education secretary today faced public questions about catch-up, schools’ soaring energy bills and more – here’s all you need to know
Energy bills force schools into staff cuts ‘gamble’
As school leaders warn that soaring energy bills could result in job losses, the education secretary does not commit to providing extra funding
Wednesday
Scrapping self-isolation ‘won’t stop school disruption’
Heads’ leader warns that government rule change won’t prevent large numbers of staff and pupils being unwell enough with Covid to miss school
Zahawi ‘strongly’ urges heads to use NTP
Education secretary writes to headteachers as a senior MP suggested the government should break its contract with Randstad
