Today
Why schools should join MATs: the compelling proposition of belonging
The next phase of academisation isn’t just about improving struggling schools – it’s about showing successful schools that we’re stronger together, writes CST chief Leora Cruddas
We can’t let labels define children’s life chances
The Milburn review says we can identify children ‘at risk of becoming Neet’ at age 5 – but attaching such a label to a child this young isn’t helpful, writes REAch 2‘s Andrew Rigby
Have schools abandoned ‘gifted’ children?
Calls to reinstate a version of England’s Young, Gifted and Talented programme have lately been getting louder, but are such schemes really the best (or most inclusive) way to support the most academically able? Holly Korbey investigates
Yesterday
Danger of edtech ‘Wild West’ for schools, warns minister
Government is worried about edtech platforms using ‘gamification’ to increase screen time, says education minister, and it is looking at a code of practice for products
SEND reform bill unlikely to be published until new year
Government adviser suggests bill will be published early in 2027 and also says the DfE is considering how it can create a curriculum ‘that young people can succeed in’
What QTS changes mean for your school’s recruitment
From September 2027, all schools – including academies – must ensure teachers have QTS. Hannah Senel-Walp sets out the implications of this change
Nearly all of teacher pay rise set to be wiped out by inflation
ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis of new OBR inflation forecasts suggests the two-year pay deal will deliver almost no real-terms increase, as school leaders warn rising costs are undermining budgets
Cambridge International brings forward A-level results day
School leaders say exam board’s decision to issue international AS- and A-level results almost two weeks earlier will reduce ‘anxiety’ and ‘unnecessary pressure’ for students
Forfar CEO: ‘Sitting behind a desk is a very dangerous place from which to run a company’
John Forsyth talks to Dan Worth about how an unexpected career path led him to launch a growing international schools group, his belief in ‘safe, happy’ children being the bedrock of learning and why outdoor experiences beat AI-led lessons
Early years can break the cycle of poor numeracy, DfE told
Lords urge the government to focus on numeracy in the early years, invest in recruitment and make sure teachers are trained to identify dyscalculia
Moving sets during school year ‘rarely’ leads to better attainment
Secondary school students who switch to a different set mid-year don’t tend to post better scores, research from the National Institute of Teaching suggests
