Thursday
Neurodiversity in the teacher workforce: what new data tells us
A quarter of teachers self-identify as neurodivergent, according to new Teacher Tapp research that raises questions about what the sector can do to support these staff, writes Chris Benson
Deprived schools need bigger share of nurseries cash, DfE told
Most of the schools successful in applying for the grant to open new nurseries have fewer FSM pupils than the national average, ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis reveals
5 ways our trust turned around poor retention - at all career stages
A trust leader reveals the steps it took to boost staff commitment to its schools, including better options for internal promotions and flexible working
Secondary teacher job adverts at ‘lowest level in 9 years’
Falling pupil rolls and a weak UK labour market are contributing to lower vacancies, annual Teacher Tapp and SchoolDash report finds
DfE warned over ‘chronic shortage’ of educational psychologists
The worst-affected area has only one educational psychologist for every 9,400 pupils, with shortages putting the DfE’s inclusion plans at risk, EPI warns
Wednesday
‘Unbelievably’ tough DfE disadvantage target ‘lacks a huge plan’
The government’s pledge to halve the disadvantage-related attainment gap is ‘intentionally’ vague and does not address the root causes of this inequality in outcomes, experts tell MPs
Stop ‘proactive’ schools grabbing inclusion support, councils told
DfE tasks local authorities with creating ‘experts at hand’ plans for schools – but sector leaders raise concerns about a lack of evidence on how this should be delivered
What neuroscience tells us about teaching young children
We know that the youngest pupils’ brains work differently to adult brains, and scientific research has now uncovered some of the secrets to keeping early years children engaged in their learning, argues neuroscientist Sam Wass
Tuesday
Former MAT director to lead on Ofsted trust inspections
Watchdog appoints Matthew Purves to take charge of £20m project to develop inspections of multi-academy trusts
SEND reforms: 6 warnings from leaders to MPs
Government’s plans lack detail and risk turning Sendcos into ‘lightning rods’ for parent frustration, sector leaders tell Commons Education Select Committee
Two-thirds of teachers working almost an extra day a week
Global survey of teachers conducted by ÌÇÐÄVlog reveals that many are overwhelmed by their workload and lack options for flexible working
Paul Black: how his work improved learning worldwide
Following the death of education researcher Paul Black, his colleague and co-author Dylan Wiliam reflects on the legacy of his work on assessment and classroom practice
