Thursday
International schools group’s bid to make schools ‘vape-free zones’
The zero-tolerance approach will see detectors installed in schools and random bag checks, as well as anti-vaping education for all students
Four ways to use peer mentoring in primary schools
From playground buddies to wellbeing mentoring, bringing pupils together for support can have a remarkable impact, writes Leyla Gambell
Tuesday
Labour MPs block Tory bid to ban mobile phones in schools
Measures are already in place to allow schools to ban phones, says education minister
Why we need a better definition of ‘wellbeing’
We use the term constantly, says Megan Dixon, but if we don’t have a clear definition, how can we know if we’re making progress?
Friday
Why seeing the parallels between teaching and social work is helpful
The lines between social work and teaching in Scotland have become ‘increasingly blurred’, says Catherine Lawson
How our school welcomed 50 Afghan refugee pupils
The head of a school that was given only a few weeks’ notice of the arrival of 50 Afghan refugee children explains the changes it put in place – and the positive impact they have had
Early years: Teachers to be trained to supervise toothbrushing
School leaders warn government not to expect them to ‘fix all of society’s ills’ following supervised toothbrushing announcement
Thursday
How our schools group supports girls’ mental health
The head of wellbeing for an international schools group explains how it has introduced a raft of initiatives to help teenage girls
Schools told to do more to keep pupils out of youth justice system
Children’s commissioner says schools should be required to outline how sanctions like suspensions will trigger additional support
