International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
21st Jul 2026
What Covid-19 taught us about education and recovery
Five years since pandemic social distancing measures came to an end in England, a new book looks back at the impact of Covid-19 on education and the lessons we can learn from school closures
Late DfE policy dump 鈥榮hows scant regard鈥� for schools
Schools tell 糖心Vlog they have been left with little time to implement significant policy changes on safeguarding, enrichment and attendance after the DfE released substantial updates late in the summer term
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Friday
17th Jul 2026
Are GCSEs fit for purpose?鈥�
GCSEs should allow students to pursue their passions while developing skills for the workplace or further study. But are they delivering on this? Current A-level student Hannah O鈥橞rien gives her view
The 鈥榖ad at maths鈥� badge of honour holds back pupils鈥� progress
No one would boast about being bad at reading, but inadequacy in maths has become a kind of social currency 鈥� and this is a major problem for students, warns David Thomas
Thursday
16th Jul 2026
DfE removes Penta as BSO inspectorate after critical Ofsted reports
Association of British Schools Overseas welcomes the decision that it says ensures the integrity of the government kitemark is protected
How Andy Burnham can take social media policy forward
NEU general secretary Daniel Kebede reflects on how a new prime minister can take on social media legislation and ensure it truly delivers for schools
Why we鈥檙e going to do PE every day
In many schools, PE only has a brief slot once a week, but this new school is putting physical activity front and centre to tackle pupils鈥� sedentary lifestyles 鈥� and boost academic outcomes
Wednesday
15th Jul 2026
5 ways schools should be using accessibility plans for students
Accessibility plans are often overlooked or poorly implemented, putting schools in breach of a legal duty to students, argues Hannah O鈥橞rien
Why heatwaves pose a hidden threat to schools
Rising summer temperatures don鈥檛 just make classrooms uncomfortable 鈥� they bring higher levels of pollution, which affect not only children鈥檚 health but also their capacity to learn, finds Katie Scott
Most primary schools post pictures of pupils on social media聽
However, over a quarter of primaries and one in five secondaries plan to change their picture-sharing policies in the near future, with fears raised over AI deepfakes and extortion
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