Thursday
Russia bans IB after branding it ‘undesirable’
At least 29 schools listed as delivering IB courses are likely to be affected by the decision
Why new teachers must look after their wellbeing
In her final piece in a series for new teachers, Dr Sarah Mullin says that great teaching can only happen if staff are able to prioritise their personal wellbeing
4 tips for pastoral teams at the start of a new year
The beginning of a new school year provides a chance for pastoral teams to get together and map out key priorities to ensure that pupils get the support they need
6 common curriculum mistakes - and how to avoid them
With the curriculum and assessment review expected to deliver its findings in the autumn, Mark and Zoe Enser outline six common curriculum pitfalls, and how effective schools avoid them
Wednesday
Teachers fear looking like ‘cheats’ by using AI
Almost half of teachers have had no support from their school in using artificial intelligence in the classroom, research shows
Cognita expands in Middle East with 5-school deal
New partnership with schools in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar comes as international school groups continue to grow their international footprints
Becoming a headteacher: why I wanted to step up
A new head about to begin his first term in the hot seat reflects on why he wanted to make the move up at a time when leaders are under more pressure than ever
Tuesday
Dukes Education enters Poland with British school buy
Deal for a school in Warsaw adds another nation to group’s portfolio alongside schools in Spain, Romania and Portugal, as well as a strong UK base
6 tips for making a smartphone ban stick
As a new school year approaches, a head offers advice for any setting that may be about to implement a stricter mobile policy – and explains why it is worth the effort
How to use continuous provision in Year 1
Schools are increasingly opting to use continuous provision beyond the early years, says KS1 lead Katie Jenkins, who shares her top tips for getting this approach right for Year 1
