Thursday
NI schools ‘let down’ by new buildings funding withdrawal
Education minister Paul Givan seeks to reassure schools after accusing UK government of ‘reneging’ on a financial commitment to integrated schools
Schools must share attendance data from August
DfE confirms statutory measures to combat low attendance, including national framework for parent fines
Wednesday
Education reform will begin in 2024, promises Gilruth
Scotland’s education secretary attempts to ease concerns that little progress has been made on reforming assessment and qualifications since the June 2023 Hayward report
Money, parity, clarity: the top priorities for assessment reform
Hayward review consultation sheds light on how the Scottish education sector wants qualifications reformed, drawing on the views of more than 11,000 people
MAT body calls for major changes to accountability
Confederation of School Trusts urges government to review school league tables and consult on replacing inspection grades
Major academy trust launches think tank with Eton
Star Academies and Eton announce plan to set up organisation focused on ensuring high-achieving pupils reach their potential
Eton and Star Academies: Why we’ve created a ‘think and do tank’
Leaders at Eton College and Star Academies explain why they’ve created a ‘think and do tank’ to ‘propose solutions and influence national policy’ on education issues
Tuesday
Why are more Scottish students leaving school after S4?
For two years running the proportion of school leavers from S6 has fallen and the proportions from S4 and S5 have increased – but why?
Wraparound childcare requests: all you need to know
Schools have been given new guidance on responding to requests for wraparound childcare from parents or childcare providers
Kickstarting education reform in Scotland: key principles
The longer Scottish schools wait for change, the more students are disadvantaged by a qualifications and assessment system that is not fit for purpose, says Peter Bain
Why I back a ban on mobile phones in schools
A trust CEO and former head who has always banned phones in his schools says he hopes new government guidance will encourage others to do likewise
