Wednesday
KS3 Alliance launches national call for evidence on ‘overlooked’ phase
Schools and trusts are asked to help define the purpose of early secondary years amid concerns that students can lose engagement after Year 7
Suspensions climb fastest in Years 2-4, data shows
Overall suspension rate is dropping but still climbing in primaries and remaining high among disadvantaged pupils, FFT analysis shows
Teacher pay award to be funded through pension savings
But this does not guarantee that every school will have the funds to fully cover the rise
LEGO learning expert to join international schools group
Bo Stjerne Thomsen has been appointed to bring ‘greater scientific rigour’ to learning and teaching across Nord Anglia’s 90 schools – and help the group harness the power of AI
International teaching: 5 pieces of advice before applying overseas
International recruitment season is upon us – but for those considering going abroad, there are some fundamentals to consider before any applications, says this experienced teacher in China
Japan is a world leader for maths - what can we learn?
With Japan ranking top for maths among OECD countries in Pisa 2025, Zofia Niemtus speaks to UK primary teachers attempting to replicate Japanese approaches to the subject
Surge in secondaries using lockable pouches for phones
Schools must not bear costs of statutory guidance making schools phone-free, chancellor warned ahead of Budget
Play-based learning helps boost maths in KS1, study reveals
Teaching Year 2 pupils to reason about maths through games and practical activities boosted attainment, EEF trial finds
Tuesday
Powell told to revamp ‘dispiritingly dull’ English curriculum
Education committee chair Helen Hayes writes to education secretary asking her to ‘look again’ at review of how English is being taught
National centre promises to ‘revitalise’ arts in ‘under-served’ schools
New online centre’s drive for high-quality arts teaching and enrichment will prioritise ‘children and communities currently least able to access them’
What can England learn about vocational and technical pathways from other countries?
France and the Netherlands offer models of how to embed vocational pathways pre-16 – here, Loic Menzies and Taylor Hughson explore their impact
Secondaries gain ‘flexibility’ on school food standards
Government sets out healthy food plans after consultation received mixed views on a range of proposed restrictions
