International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Friday
17th Oct 2025
How an authentic cultural event can bring a school together
Cultural days in schools can sometimes feel tokenistic but our student-led Iftar during Ramadan was a powerful way of fostering a sense of belonging, says this international school leader
Becky Francis: 5 reflections on the curriculum and assessment review
With the curriculum and assessment review due to publish its recommendations 鈥榲ery soon鈥�, chair Becky Francis writes exclusively for 糖心Vlog about what she has learned through the process
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Thursday
16th Oct 2025
DfE to encourage AI tutors in schools
But England鈥檚 largest education union warns against 鈥榯utoring on a shoestring鈥� and says many disadvantaged students need direct contact with teachers
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Facing tragedy: how a Southport school community came together
On 29 July 2024 pupils from Churchtown Primary were victims of an attack at a holiday club in Southport. Here, trust leaders reflect on how their community pulled together in the year that followed
5 ways to boost reading fluency in international schools
Here鈥檚 how educators in international settings can improve reading fluency for pupils who are not native English speakers
Wednesday
15th Oct 2025
Government sets 90% phonics check target
A mandatory reading test for Year 8 students will also be introduced by the end of this parliament, Bridget Phillipson confirms
Sami Timimi: Why 鈥榠nvented鈥� SEND labels are disabling pupils
Diagnostic labels are medicalising young people for behaviours once considered ordinary and are contributing to unsustainable workload in schools, argues psychiatrist Sami Timimi
Teacher interview tips: 6 ways to stand out
Everyone wants to make a big impression in their teacher job interview 鈥� here we ask leaders what candidates have done in the past that has really set them apart
Tuesday
14th Oct 2025
How metacognitive routines can boost reading comprehension
Year 5 teacher Aaron Regan explains how a series of metacognitive strategies has helped his class to get better at inference and articulating their ideas about texts
Curriculum reform must focus on engagement, not just attainment
Looking at how Chicago turned around its struggling schools offers insights into how the curriculum review could unlock transformation here, says trust CEO Becks Boomer-Clark
The DfE must reverse its decision to cut IB funding
Withdrawing funding for the International Baccalaureate in state schools will have a big negative impact of students for the sake of a small saving, warns this education leader
New Ofsted inspections: 5 insights from our school鈥檚 test visit
A head who had a two-day pilot inspection under Ofsted鈥檚 new framework shares what he learned 鈥� and why it was a positive experience