Thursday
‘Maximising value’ has to mean something different
The government’s drive to save money is all well and good, but it can’t mean a lack of investment or expecting schools to continue doing more with less, says Chris Zarraga from Schools North East
SEND: the mental health shift in policy plans is worrying
Moving mental health from SEND frameworks to something more ‘clinically defined and externally determined’ could have real consequences, warns Thomas Keaney
Why working in SEND made me reluctant to diagnose my son
A decade of working in alternative provision led this teacher to question the usefulness of labels and the benefits of having his autistic son diagnosed
DfE urged to delay ‘devastating’ PE premium axing
‘Irresponsible’ scrapping of direct payments has come too late for next year’s budget planning, say leaders
Tech-driven cheating demands ‘really fast’ action, says exams chief
High-tech devices such as smart watches pose a challenge that must not be underestimated, warns Ofqual chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham
Wednesday
Social media ban must exclude educational content, MPs warn
With ministers considering a ban on social media for under-16s, a parliamentary group highlights the educational value of some content
Heads are at the centre of seismic change - and they can’t do it alone
With massive reforms looming, headteachers need support from government and wider society to navigate the way forward without burning out, says Headteachers’ Roundtable co-chair Caroline Barlow
The manosphere’s influence is growing - can teachers fight back?
The rise of the ‘manosphere’, and its potential to incite aggressive behaviour, has become a national talking point. But what does research tell us about the scale of the problem and how schools should respond? David Robson investigates
Why the Montessori way can be a great career path
A long-serving Montessori teacher who is about to become the head of a school in Spain reflects on the unexpected journey that led her to this teaching method – and why others should consider it
Boost girls’ wellbeing to cut absence, ministers told
Improving life satisfaction is ‘likely to yield the greatest benefits’ for school attendance, NFER researchers find
Tuesday
Reading for pleasure: 5 key challenges
Year 8 reading tests, GCSE English shortcomings, and the tricky balance between grammar and reading enjoyment were among the issues raised at an MPs’ committee today
Why life skills are a core focus for all our schools
A research project drawing on insights from ISP schools around the world proves the value of embedding key life skills into the curriculum, says the group’s Camilla Woodhouse
