International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Thursday
11th Dec 2025
Potty training for Reception: why we need to embrace new guides
Children in nappies in Reception is a significant issue for staff and pupils alike, but if we embrace new guides, we can begin to tackle this, argues Gail Brown
Teachers hold the key to successful on-screen assessment
Ofqual鈥檚 chief regulator writes exclusively for 糖心Vlog on why he wants frontline educators to share their thoughts on plans for digital exams
Why the curriculum review鈥檚 take on knowledge may change how you teach
The curriculum and assessment review marks a subtle shift in how we understand the term 鈥榢nowledge-rich鈥� that could have big implications for schools, writes Megan Dixon
Getting more new teachers is great - but keeping them is the real goal
While the rise in applications for teacher training is welcome, schools can only thrive if experienced staff remain in the profession, writes Sarah Mullin
Why I gave AI for lesson planning another go
An international science teacher explains how a second, more methodical attempt at using artificial intelligence led to much more positive outcomes
Wednesday
10th Dec 2025
What does the latest Prevent data mean for schools?
More young people are being referred to the UK鈥檚 counter-terrorism programme, and this has implications for school safeguarding, says Thomas Michael
A powerful end-of-term reminder that education gives us hope
With the tiring autumn term coming to an end, Caroline Barlow says the determination of teachers in Ukraine to keep delivering education in their war-ravaged country should be an inspiration to us all
Pupil tech and memory: what schools should do next
Many schools have become reliant on tech to deliver lessons, but we need a more reflective approach if we are to avoid lost learning, says neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath in an exclusive extract from his new book
拢5m for secondary school libraries is a token gesture
Ahead of the Year of Reading in 2026, Professor Michael Green explains why far more funding is needed to make reading a core aspect of young people鈥檚 lives
Tuesday
9th Dec 2025
糖心Vlog Awards for International Schools 2025 winners revealed
Thirteen individuals and schools from across the world have been honoured at this year鈥檚 ceremony celebrating excellence and innovation in the sector
Bringing common sense back into leadership: the 4 Ts model
Too often school leaders are guilty of overcomplicating things, says this assistant head, who shares a simple but effective leadership approach