International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
21st Apr 2026
Silent discos, cookery tips and keynotes: a new approach to CPD
A leader at Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust explains how she created a festival of professional development that mixed fun and learning 鈥� and the impact that it had
How connected systems can uncover pupil blind spots
If we get the right data in the right context to the right people, we can transform our understanding of pupils, argues David Hatchett
How a prioritisation matrix can make you a better leader
Often used in the business world, a prioritisation matrix is more than a gimmick and can make a big difference to your management of workload, argues Chris Baker
How the Iran war impacts your school鈥檚 budget - and what to do next
The war in the Middle East will affect school budgets in multiple ways, explains MAT leader Tom Campbell, but there is action you can take now to mitigate the disruption
Monday
20th Apr 2026
The education 鈥榝aultlines鈥� some believe will undermine inclusion
In this week鈥檚 糖心Vlog Daily newsletter leader, Jon Severs looks at the growing calls to broaden the curriculum offer in schools ahead of SEND reform
Why getting recruitment right is crucial for a new school
A founding vice principal in Dubai says that at a brand-new school, the staff you hire create the culture from day one, as he shares advice for teachers applying for such jobs
Thursday
16th Apr 2026
UAE international schools set for face-to-face teaching return
In-person learning will resume next week, says the UAE government 鈥� but staffing issues and lack of school transport could delay return, principals warn
Ofqual won鈥檛 validate teacher-assessed grades for Middle East students
Exam boards Pearson and AQA confirm plan to switch students in the Middle East to international qualifications 鈥� but this could pose issues for university places
Why schools will struggle to fund 鈥榰tterly unrealistic鈥� food standards
A government pilot scheme for the new healthier school food standards showed that costs of meals increased and uptake dropped, says expert
Exclusive
How is Australia鈥檚 social media ban playing out in schools?
After Australia introduced a world-first ban on social media for under-16s, Zofia Niemtus speaks to school leaders in the country about the impact of the new law