International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Thursday
12th Feb 2026
Why your retrieval practice might not be working
The benefits of spaced retrieval practice are well known, but the importance of introducing variability in this process is often overlooked, writes Mark Roberts
鈥楾here is a fundamental muddle with the design of RISE鈥�
The interim evaluation of the government鈥檚 RISE school improvement programme indicates some critical challenges for the scheme that need to be addressed, argues Leora Cruddas
鈥極utlier鈥� CEO pay flattens after DfE crackdown
But leaders鈥� pay still varies hugely at trusts told to justify their pay decisions 鈥� from 拢25 per pupil to 拢331, 糖心Vlog analysis reveals
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Wednesday
11th Feb 2026
New school estates strategy: all you need to know
Today the government unveiled an ambitious 10-year plan to improve crumbling school buildings and future-proof them for the decades to come. 糖心Vlog breaks down the details
Uneven Ofsted inspection outcomes show change is needed
An overview of the first inspections suggests a disparity is emerging between secondary and primary schools that needs addressing, says ASCL鈥檚 Andy Jordan
Cognita appoints new group CEO
International schools group gives the top job to its former Middle East chief as interim CEO Andreas Tolpeit returns to chief finance officer role
Why are schools getting more complaints than ever?
Headteachers are reporting a surge in complaints from parents. Ellen Peirson-Hagger explores the reasons for this and asks experts how the process could be made more manageable for overstretched school staff
Why I meet all staff for a one-to-one every fortnight
This international head says setting aside time to listen to individual teachers builds trust and a sense of togetherness 鈥� as long as you avoid becoming an 鈥榓dvice monster鈥�
DfE expects every secondary school to have an inclusion base
The government鈥檚 10-year estates plan includes the goal for all secondaries to have dedicated spaces that bridge the gap between mainstream and specialist provision
Tuesday
10th Feb 2026
Schools spend 100 hours a week managing phones
Policing students鈥� use of phones is a 鈥榖ig strain鈥� on staff, whether the school has a strict policy on devices or not, new research shows
DfE under pressure over its 6,500 new teachers pledge
The chair of education committee demands details on Labour鈥檚 progress towards achieving its manifesto pledge to recruit thousands more teachers
How to write the perfect teacher cover letter
When you鈥檙e applying for a teaching job, your cover letter is an opportunity to speak directly to the school. Here, one headteacher shares advice on how to make yours shine