General
Wednesday
Teachers and students urged to share experiences of antisemitism
In response to a rise in antisemitic incidents in schools, an independent review led by Sir David Bell has issued a call for evidence
Low prior attainers not harmed by learning in sets, EEF finds
But high-attaining maths students in Year 7 and Year 8 performed worse when taught in mixed-ability groups, according to research from Education Endowment Foundation
Digital literacy should be taught across subjects, says AQA
Exam board says digital literacy should not be optional if young people are to be prepared for the demands of modern life
Tuesday
Banning ‘not seen, not heard’ phone policies would be foolish, MPs told
Government under pressure to go further with its restrictions on phones in schools – but unions warn of the cost of solutions such as introducing lockable pouches for devices
Teaching about British Empire must improve, report finds
Teachers want more support in handling ‘difficult conversations’ about the British Empire, study shows after canvassing 1,000 teachers and 3,000 students
Heads demand funding for ‘crumbling’ school buildings
School leaders warn of ‘ageing buildings that aren’t even warm or watertight’ as the NAHT prepares to debate the issue of funding for the school estate at its annual conference
Monday
The arts must not be reduced to day trips, warns NEU
The arts are too often sidelined in favour of English and maths, says NEU president during event calling for ‘restoration’ of arts to the curriculum
Supply agency fee capped at £55 per day under DfE ‘mandate’
New policy aimed at saving schools money is welcomed, but heads’ union points out that fewer supply staff would be needed if teacher recruitment and retention were improved
7 key findings from annual academy trust accounts report
The DfE’s sector-wide report and accounts show deficits rising, higher staff costs and millions of pounds of extra financial support
ISP expands South American presence with Uruguay school deal
Woodside School and its three campuses in Uruguay will be ISP’s first in the country as the trend for international school expansion into South America continues to gather pace
Council trials AI to tackle ‘substantial’ EHCP backlog
Cambridgeshire County Council hopes artificial intelligence will address ‘significant and growing’ EHCP workload
