Monday
Schools White Paper: all you need to know
ÌÇÐÄVlog has gathered all of the key information from the Labour government’s schools White Paper
Why Caitlin Moran needs your young writers
ÌÇÐÄVlog is backing a new prize to help disadvantaged young people get into journalism – here, writer Caitlin Moran explains all the details
Friday
‘Chaotic SEND reform leaks have caused anxiety and entrenchment’
The government’s narrative on SEND reform is also hugely problematic, argues Warren Carratt, leader of a special-school MAT
DfE warned on lack of state capacity for private SEND pupils
Leaders raise concern that the government’s fees plan could lead to ‘catastrophic’ loss of independent special school provision
Full maternity pay to double for teachers and school leaders
Teachers’ maternity pay offer will rise to eight weeks, in line with NHS staff – but it will still be significantly below that of some public sector workers
Why we need workforce reform in the early years
The needs of children starting school now are different than they were a few decades ago. So it’s time for us to make staffing changes, too, suggests Julian Grenier
What impact have the subject bursary cuts had?
The government’s withdrawal of key financial incentives for teacher training has fuelled fears of a ‘hierarchy’ of subjects – with some already recording a drop in applications
How specialist staff shortages threaten Labour’s 6,500 teachers target
The government’s key manifesto pledge to deliver 6,500 more teachers could hinge on recruitment into special schools and AP: here’s why that’s a challenge
4 types of question every teacher must know - and use
An international teacher outlines how the art of questioning can be the difference between a good lesson and a great one
School trips give pupils ‘strongest sense of belonging’
Students feel most connected to school when they take part in activities outside the classroom, such as sports days and school trips, suggests University of Oxford research
