Guidance

The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice when it comes to official education guidance coming from the government, inspectorates and governing bodies

Friday

16th Jul 2021

Cognitive science classroom impact evidence 鈥榣imited鈥
EEF report says evidence for DfE endorsed cognitive science principles in 鈥渆veryday classroom conditions is limited鈥

Wednesday

14th Jul 2021

Avoid 鈥榦ut of date鈥 history teaching, warns Ofsted
The watchdog suggests key historical concepts must be taught using repeated, specific examples, in new subject review
鈥楳ore black teachers needed to improve Stem attainment鈥
Lack of black teachers and role models holding back pupil engagement in Stem subjects, says Lewis Hamilton鈥檚 Commission

Tuesday

13th Jul 2021

The problems with the DfE鈥檚 new reading framework
Framework for teaching reading is based on old evidence and a misunderstanding of the Covid challenges, says Megan Dixon

Friday

9th Jul 2021

Ofsted: Put SEND pupils 鈥榓t centre鈥 of Covid recovery
Ofsted chief inspector says system change is needed to ensure children with special educational needs get a better deal
Why is early years invisible in the OECD review?
The fact that early years has not been included in the OECD review is a huge missed opportunity, says Joyce Leslie

Tuesday

6th Jul 2021

DfE: Teacher sexualised language a 鈥榣ow-level鈥 concern
Foul language from teachers to pupils is among behaviours below the threshold for reporting, says new DfE guidance

Wednesday

30th Jun 2021

Many secondary restraint policies 鈥榬isk human rights鈥
One in three secondary schools does not have a policy that covers聽the analysis of restraint incidents, research shows

Tuesday

29th Jun 2021

Williamson wants teachers鈥 tips for 鈥榗alm鈥 classrooms
Education secretary also seeks views on controversial 鈥榤obile phone-free school days鈥

Tuesday

22nd Jun 2021

Worried heads 鈥榥eed DfE Covid info for September now鈥
Schools are planning for next term and need answers on Covid testing, bubbles, isolation and 2022 exams, say heads

Friday

18th Jun 2021

Covid: Schools told to plan for more remote learning
Department for Education also asks schools to draw up plans to bring back virus testing sites and reintroduce face masks

Thursday

17th Jun 2021

Transition 2021: What are schools allowed to do now?
The delay in lifting Covid restrictions has put a stop to many planned transition activities. So what can schools do?