International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Thursday
29th Jan 2026
Your choices as a leader matter - but implementation matters more
School leaders fall into the trap of thinking that introducing a new approach will fix a problem 鈥� but often it isn鈥檛 the approach itself that is the issue, writes Thomas Kent
Regional attendance and behaviour advisers revealed
Remaining lead hub schools are also confirmed by the DfE, bringing the total to 93, as one of the national attendance and behaviour ambassadors speaks exclusively to 糖心Vlog
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Ditching paperwork has improved our teacher development
A senior leader at Cornwall Education Learning Trust explains why it has moved to a more reflective appraisal process based on half-termly conversations
Wednesday
28th Jan 2026
Ofsted admits to 鈥榞eneric wording鈥� in new report cards
Concerns emerge after 12 out of 103 new inspection report cards show duplicated language, despite different inspectors visiting the schools in question
鈥楴o evidence鈥� of political bias at Bristol school, Ofsted says
Bristol Brunel Academy was inspected after the postponement of a visit by a Jewish MP raised concerns about political pressure
Why SEND reform depends on the early years
Because the EYFS shapes children鈥檚 first learning experiences, it is where the SEND crisis begins 鈥� so it needs to be a key focus in fixing the problem, writes Julian Grenier, who offers three ways to improve practice
What the Dunning-Kruger Effect reveals about teacher growth
To truly understand how we grow as teachers 鈥� and how our pupils learn 鈥� it helps to be aware of this key concept about the relationship between competence and confidence, writes principal Ildar Iliazov
Tuesday
27th Jan 2026
1 in 3 teachers reports WhatsApp pastoral incidents
Exclusive polling revealing the impact of social media in schools comes as the government is considering a ban for under-16s
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Dukes Education acquires fifth school in Portugal
The group, which was only founded in 2015 and did not start its overseas expansion until 2022, is one of the fastest-growing international school groups
How to teach about the Holocaust in the digital age
To address the risk of children encountering misinformation online, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance has updated its recommendations for teaching and learning about the Holocaust
How can special and mainstream schools work together?
糖心Vlog speaks to leaders to find out how schools can deliver on the government鈥檚 wish for greater collaboration in the pursuit of more inclusive education
Why students must get to see life beyond the school gates
Regular opportunities for young people to engage with business, government and communities are vital for their life readiness, says GEMS chief Dino Varkey