International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
8th Sep 2026
Reading from birth: how to build early literacy skills
For very young children, reading does not need to focus on the printed word, says Dr Karen Boardman, but should include playful experiences that support the development of crucial literacy skills
Pisa: scores rise in science but flatten in maths and reading
DfE hails 鈥榮trong鈥� results for England in international tests, but makes the case for change
BSO inspectorates prepare for huge workload increase
The removal of Penta, which carried out more than half of British Schools Overseas inspections, puts the two remaining inspectorates under pressure 鈥� but they say they are ready
Want to boost pupils鈥� sense of belonging? Let them laugh
New research suggests laughter and playfulness are key to helping pupils feel they belong and flourish 鈥� so does your school provide enough opportunities for this to happen?
Susan Douglas: 鈥楪ood leaders can still fail if the context doesn鈥檛 fit鈥�
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month we talk to Susan Douglas, CEO of Eden Academy Trust, SEND expert and British Council adviser
Thursday
3rd Sep 2026
Leaders demand clarity as Powell proposes new tech qualifications
After the education secretary鈥檚 suggestion that brand new GCSE-level qualifications may be created for flagship technical routes policy, school leaders warn of need for extra funding and training
Angela Duckworth: Why grit is not enough
Ten years on from the publication of her bestselling book, Grit, Angela Duckworth chats to 糖心Vlog about how her thinking about this characteristic has changed 鈥� and what this means for schools
What parents really want from school events
When schools run events for parents, there is value in giving families information via a presentation 鈥� but there are many more exciting ways to give them an insight into school life, says this parent-educator
Authentic leadership: why it鈥檚 hard, and why it matters now
With schools facing growing pressures, staff want authentic leaders they can trust 鈥� showing vulnerability and admitting you don鈥檛 have all the answers can go a long way, writes Evelyn Forde