Monday
Community cohesion takes years - not terms
A MAT CEO explains how its schools took part in a four-year project to bring pupils together across settings, with real impact
Coursework: 7 tips for new HoDs to make everything run smoothly
The responsibility for overseeing coursework delivery is one of the major challenges that a new subject lead faces, so here are some key dos and don’ts from those who have been there before
Northern areas hit hardest by long-term declines in A-level grades
After last month’s A-level results showed a continued widening of the regional divide in attainment, ÌÇÐÄVlog looks at how local authorities in some parts of the country have seen a drop in grades since before the pandemic
Government warned of ‘critical’ risks to SEND reforms
Ministers told their plans could be undermined by a shortage of experts, teacher burnout and parental backlash
Friday
‘Blanket’ approaches to suspension likely to fail, research finds
Schools need support to understand different factors behind exclusions – with disadvantage, SEND and students’ relationships all linked, study says
Too many leaders ignore the early years - but our school does things differently
Reception is the foundation of a child’s educational journey, which is why this leader says its impact should be considered in every school decision
Revealed: How pupil premium plugs the gaps of ‘state failures’
A ÌÇÐÄVlog investigation exposes the extent to which schools rely on funding for disadvantaged pupils to support children’s most basic needs and fund core staffing
What has ditching overall Ofsted grades actually changed?
Two years on from the decision to scrap headline Ofsted inspection judgements, ÌÇÐÄVlog examines what difference this has made to schools and leaders
Thursday
Tightened guidance to stop schools ‘dodging’ new uniform law
Prime minister announces crackdown on schools that ‘pressure’ parents into buying branded school uniform
Leaders demand clarity as Powell proposes new tech qualifications
After the education secretary’s suggestion that brand new GCSE-level qualifications may be created for flagship technical routes policy, school leaders warn of need for extra funding and training
Angela Duckworth: Why grit is not enough
Ten years on from the publication of her bestselling book, Grit, Angela Duckworth chats to ÌÇÐÄVlog about how her thinking about this characteristic has changed – and what this means for schools
What parents really want from school events
When schools run events for parents, there is value in giving families information via a presentation – but there are many more exciting ways to give them an insight into school life, says this parent-educator
