Tuesday
Forfar Education picks up third school in Greece
The acquisition of Pagkrition School in Crete follows the recent addition of a private school in Rhodes to the group, and the launch of a British primary in Thessaloniki
Schools set to close amid rare red warnings of extreme heat
Scores of schools across England announce they will close or finish early over the next few days as record-breaking temperatures predicted
My week as... principal of St George’s International School in Luxembourg
Zeba Clarke talks to Emma Seith about her ‘fundamental commitment’ to building ‘a happy school’ – and why this includes making time to teach every week
The view from Nigeria: teaching and leading in a rapidly growing nation
The international school scene in Nigeria is booming thanks to strong population growth. We speak with staff at schools across the country to find out what it’s like to live and work there
Monday
Unions seek urgent clarification on teacher pay after Starmer resignation
Unions warn timing of pay announcement has already been ‘knocked off course’ by political events, leaving teachers facing uncertainty and schools unable to budget
‘Dangerous’ for schools to carry on as normal in heatwave, union warns
NEU issues warning as government highlights updated guidance for schools on what to do during heatwaves, with England facing record-breaking temperatures this week
GEMS plans Georgia school opening for 2029
International group follows up Zanzibar school announcement with foray into Eastern Europe
Phillipson doing ‘bad job’ as education secretary, NEU members say
Biggest teaching union calls for ‘new leadership’ at the DfE, with members rating Bridget Phillipson even lower than Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister
International education champion defends Ofqual over teachers’ grades
Sir Steve Smith writes to international school associations praising the work of schools during the war in the Middle East, and apparently addressing concerns about Ofqual’s refusal to accept teacher-assessed grades
How hot is too hot to learn?
Climate change means heatwaves in the UK are becoming increasingly common. Dr Laurence Wainwright explains what that means for cognition
How to stop students with SEND from becoming Neet
Without additional support, young people with SEND face barriers to transitioning to employment, write Laura Davis and John Yarham. Here, they set out how schools can help
Why FOMO could be key to boosting attendance
Education consultant and former headteacher Rachel Macfarlane explains why creating a sense of adventure in schools can engage pupils and parents more than pleas to attend
