Wednesday
Supply and demand: we need more economics teachers
Economics is now the fifth most popular A-level subject – but access to the qualification is uneven, largely because of a shortage of specialist teachers
Rejected: 1 in 10 offers of extra attendance and behaviour help
Schools targeted for help under DfE scheme may feel ‘unfairly stigmatised’, says heads’ leader
Beware the autonomy trap: some leaders like being told what to do
A head who always believed that her leaders wanted to be given total freedom reflects on the moment when she came to realise that this isn’t always the case – and how she adapted in response
Tuesday
Fears over target for mental health teams in all schools
MPs hear it will take a ‘heroic effort’ for the government to meet its target of 100 per cent of schools being covered by 2030 – and that strict behaviour policies risk ‘punishing’ pupils for mental health issues
3 ways to use the World Cup in your lessons
With England set to play their first 2026 World Cup match, Steve Brace shares ideas for using the tournament to kick off geography topics at key stages 2 and 3
How international schools can help pupils moving away
International schools, with their changing pupil populations, tend to be well-practised in supporting new arrivals – but what about helping those children who are leaving? Teacher Clair Draper spotted a gap and took action
Student voice: why it goes wrong - and how leaders can get it right
Research shows there are many pitfalls with student-voice initiatives, but this experienced educator has some tips for ensuring they deliver real value
Why too many boys are not school-ready
This government needs to avoid the systemic policymaking failures that have left many boys from low-income families behind before they start school, write Nehal Davison and Sophie Metcalfe
Monday
Steep fall in teacher pension payments ‘highly likely’
Employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are set to fall – but schools will not necessarily be able to keep the savings, ÌÇÐÄVlog understands
Enrichment benchmarks: no government commitment on funding for schools
The government’s long-awaited enrichment benchmarks for schools have finally been published, encompassing areas such as civic engagement, the arts, nature and sport
Social media ban cautiously welcomed by school leaders
Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X will all be inaccessible to under-16s under government plans, but messaging apps such as WhatsApp will be permitted
The big lesson we learned from returning to remote teaching
A leader at an international school in Dubai that was forced to return to online learning explains how this provided a valuable insight into the use of technology in education
