Friday
Round-up: Ofsted, SEND review and teacher motivation
ÌÇÐÄVlog presents a round-up of the biggest education news stories and features from the past week
DfE lacked plans for ‘mass pandemic school disruption’
The DfE did not have plans for ‘managing mass disruption to schooling on the scale caused by the pandemic’
Pupils ‘should learn about climate change at primary’
Two in five people do not believe that environmental issues are currently being taught well in the UK education system
Thursday
Exclusive: ‘No data’ on school Covid contact tracing
NHS ÌÇÐÄVlogt and Trace is not getting in touch with any close contacts from school, according to a third of school leaders
Warning over potential Covid surge in schools next year
Expert says it is clear that pupils and school holidays play ‘a key role in the waves of infection’
Monday
‘Appalling’ teacher abuse videos evade TikTok action
Heads meet with TikTok to discuss posts abusing teachers – but problem persists despite action from social media site
How the DfE should respond to ITT review concerns
The plan to shake up teacher training sparked a backlash – but the DfE can find a way forward, says Jonathan Simons
Covid: Second jabs encouraged for 16- and 17-year-olds
Experts say they are more ‘reassured’ about the safety of Covid vaccinations for children
Friday
Somerville’s slow progress on improving school air
An update from the Scottish education secretary shows that the drive to improve ventilation in Scotland’s classrooms is veering off-track
SEND review must improve social and emotional support
If the government’s long-awaited SEND review assesses support purely in terms of medical research and academic outcomes, it will fail to deliver for children and their families, writes Jon Severs
