Tuesday
Phillipson asks for 3 years of teacher pay recommendations
Education secretary asks the pay review body to make formal recommendations for the next two years by February, and an indicative recommendation for 2028-29
Absence fines are ‘Dickensian’, MPs told
Experts today answered Commons committee’s questions about addressing low school attendance – here’s what we learned
Fix basic literacy before promoting reading for pleasure
The government’s priority should be helping the many pupils who are behind with their reading – and we know exactly how to do it, writes FFT’s Mike Fischer
5 top ÌÇÐÄVlog articles on pastoral care
This summer we’re rounding up some of our most popular recent features on different education topics. Here are our top five reads on student mental health and pastoral care
Board named for inquiry into white, working-class pupils’ education
The inquiry, commissioned by Star Academies, brings together leaders from across national and local government, schools, trusts and colleges
Monday
Ofsted’s annual report: 6 key insights
The school inspectorate has published its report and accounts for the 2024-25 academic year – here’s what you need to know
Wellington College to open first school in Africa
New school in Lagos will open in 2027 and deliver the English curriculum to up to 1,500 students
What is off-rolling in schools?
It’s a common accusation that some state schools in England have been guilty of off-rolling in attempt to improve their league table position. But what does the term mean?
4 ways to make the most of being an interim head
As his time at an international school in Mauritius comes to an end, Jonathan Taylor discusses the key ways a leader can have an impact during a short tenure
7 books every new teacher should read
Starting out in teaching can feel overwhelming. Here Mark Enser shares his reading list to offer new teachers some stabilising ‘guidance without gimmicks’
